Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Collection Overview
Louis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851)...
Show moreLouis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851). Julius McAllister worked as a photographer and dentist in Washington D.C., Bristol, Vermont and Columbus, Nebraska. Around 1895, Julius, his third wife Amy, and their children left Nebraska for the Union Soldiers’ Colony in Fitzgerald, Georgia. By 1900, Julius and Amy were divorced, and Amy and her stepson Louis were working as photographers in Thomasville, Georgia.
In 1907 Louis McAllister married Cora Shepard (born about 1872 in Vermont) in Holland, Michigan. By 1910, they were living in Queen City Park in South Burlington, Vermont, where Louis established a photography studio. The McAllisters moved to Burlington, and by 1919 they lived at 47 N. Winooski Avenue. They continued to occupy a summer cottage at Queen City Park, and were active in the Queen City Park Association, which held spiritualist camp meetings annually. McAllister conducted his photography business from home until his death in 1963.
McAllister’s “trademark” was his panorama camera which made him familiar to all sorts of groups ranging from graduating classes to state police to summer camp groups. In addition he did print 8 x 10 photos, many of which document building construction and Burlington Street Department projects, as well as group and individual portraits.
The L.L. McAllister Collection includes portraits, construction projects, buildings, businesses and events in the Burlington area covering the period ca. 1920-1960. The collection also includes photos of street, bridge, airport and sewer construction and repair, as well as group portraits of clubs, schools, etc.
Revised April, 2010
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Two snow plow vehicles in an very wide open snow covered area. One truck has the words "City of Burlington Street Department" printed on one side. 1935/36?
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Nighttime photograph of an unidentified accident scene. See also Automobiles - Accidents photo mcalB01F15i01 and mcalB01F15i09 and Automobile Wrecks & Wreckers mcalA01F06i09 for other views. Fall-Spring
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Nighttime photograph of an unidentified accident scene. The automobile has been overturned at the site. See also mcalB01F15i08 and Automobile Wrecks & Wreckers photo mcalA01F06i09 for other view. Fall-Spring
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Photo of a automobile that has been in a traffic accident. The hood of the car is seen on the ground exposing the engine. Taken 1935-1958. See other views mcalB01F15i06 and mcalB01F15i07. Fall-Spring
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Photo of a car and its driver's side front fender that is crushed apparently from an automobile accident. 1936/58? Summer
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Street view of an auto accident at the corner of North Winooski Ave. at Grant Street, Burlington, Vermont. To the far left is 57 No. Winooski Ave. Taken from McAllister's driveway (at 47 No. Winooski Ave). Amoco gas station to the far right.
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Photo of a car with its passenger side front fender crushed from a traffic accident. 1958. Summer
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Photo of three car parts that have been damaged in an auto accident. Seen here the running board, fender and wheel rim. 1935/58? Fall-Spring
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A third view of a car that has been in a traffic accident. A front end collision has damaged the grill, headlights and front fender, tires and front bumper (now missing). Taken 1935-1958. See also mcalB01F15i05 and mcalB01F15i06 for other views. Fall-Spring
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Photo of a car and the driver's side door that has been in an automobile accident. 1935/58? Summer
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Nighttime photograph of an unidentified accident scene. See also Automobile Wrecks & Wreckers mcalA01F06i09 and mcalB01F15i01, mcalB01F15i11 for other views. Fall-Spring
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Photo of a car that has been in an auto accident. Driver's side front fender is damaged as is the headlight and grill. Summer
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Another view of a automobile that has been in a traffic accident. Damaged is the grill of the car, headlights and front bumper (now missing). Taken 1935-1958. See also mcalB01F15i05 and mcalB01F15i07 for other views. Fall-Spring
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- Automobiles - Sales and Service (Q-Z)
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Yandow Tire and Battery Company window display with auto accessories. Business was located on So. Winooski Ave, Burlington, Vermont. See also Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Exhibitions mcalA13F06i17
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Charles P. Smith, Ford dealership. Near College Street at 87 St Paul Street. To the right is the First Baptist Church, Burlington at 81 St. Paul St.
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- Automobiles - Sales and Service (unkown)
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1947 or 1948 interior view of an open bay area of an auto repair workshop with some machines along the far wall.
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1946/47 completed construction and expansion project at a Winooski, Vermont auto sales and service gas station. Could this be Roscoe's Garage at 262 Main St.? To the right is the Bissonette Grocery located at 254 Main Street.
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- Automobiles - Sales and Service (unkown)
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1946/47 gas service station ; location may be somewhere along Main St. in Winooski, Vermont. Could this be Roscoe's Garage at 262 Main St.? The twin church spires in background are those of St. Francis Xavier at 3 St. Peter Street in Winooski.
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- Automobiles - Sales and Service (unkown)
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1947 refurbished interior view of an open bay area of an auto repair workshop with some machines along the far wall. Ceiling and floor have been redone. Two smaller old style ceiling light bulb fixtures have been removed.
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1935 / 1936 photo of a Chevrolet car dealership with employees standing out front. Could this be Shearer located in Burlington on S. Winooski Ave?