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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Photo of cars parked in a mechanic's garage. The vehicle to the far left reads "Queen City" on its front bumper. Location may be in the Burlington area. 1944/47?
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Photo of McAllister standing next to his car in the driveway of his home at 47 No. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Various wooden benches and planks are loaded on the car. Equipment he used when taking group photos. 1944/47?
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- Automobiles
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Photo of a car dealership show room. Large sign in the background to the left reads Lincoln Zephyr ; 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 (unkown)
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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?
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A Shell gas station attendant wipes the windshield of a Plymouth automobile. Date and location unknown.
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- Bristol School - Activities
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1945 Bristol High School students seated in a convertible. A sign on the door reads "Double Door, BHS annual play". Location is just outside the old high school on the corner of Park Street and School Street. A recreational park is at the left. The small building in the upper right corner of...
Show more1945 Bristol High School students seated in a convertible. A sign on the door reads "Double Door, BHS annual play". Location is just outside the old high school on the corner of Park Street and School Street. A recreational park is at the left. The small building in the upper right corner of photo is the old elementary school currently home to the Bristol Historical Society. Photo #20.
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- Business Enterprises - E-H
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1952 Hope & Son of Burlington, Vt. Auto body and fender repair business. Car wreck carrier loaded with crashed Standard Coal & Fuel Company truck.
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1952 photo of Ernest Lesage Fuel Service, located at 104 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, Vermont.