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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- Winooski and Burlington Mills (from Pontoon Bridge)
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Undated but most likely 1927 or 1928. Seen is a dry spit of land in the Winooski River with one of the old mills in background.
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- Winooski and Burlington Mills (from Pontoon Bridge)
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Undated but part of May 5, 1928 panorama. Seen here are men of Company D, 1st U.S. Engineers, 2nd Corps standing on the pontoon bridge they helped build that spanned the Winooski River between Burlington and Winooski. Behind is the old mill that was a branch of the American Woolen Company.
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- Winooski Bridge (Washout) (4X5's)
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1927 view of the Winooski River from the Burlington side. Seen is the old mill that was a branch of the American Woolen Company (later converted to Forest Hills Factory Outlet) and the pontoon bridge after the November 1927 flood. Building to the left may be of the heavily damaged Johnson Grain Co.
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- Winooski Bridge Repair
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August 24, 1945. On the Winooski Bridge with view toward Burlington and Colchester Ave. Trucks and workmen doing repair. See also mcalB22F18i01 taken moments apart from this image.
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- Winooski Bridge Repair
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June 3, 1943. Winooski Bridge under repair. Machinery and crew on site. View toward Burlington and Colchester Ave.
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- Winooski Bridge Repair
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August 24, 1945. On the Winooski Bridge with view toward Burlington and Colchester Ave. Trucks and workmen doing repair. See also mcalB22F18i07 taken moments apart from this image.
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- Winooski High School - Baseball (boys)
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1949 portrait photo of the Winooski High School boys' baseball team. Photo #3.
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- Winooski High School - Baseball (boys)
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1947 outdoor portrait photo in stadium of the Winooski High School boys baseball team with coaches probably at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont. The word "Winooski" lettered on uniform shirts. Photo #2.
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- Winooski High School - Baseball (boys)
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1947 outdoor portrait photo in stadium of the Winooski High School boys baseball team with coaches probably at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont. The word "Winooski" lettered on uniform shirts. Photo #1?
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- Winooski High School - Baseball (boys)
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1952 portrait photo of the Winooski High School boys baseball team with coach probably at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont. The word "Winooski" lettered on uniform shirts. Photo #2.
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- Winooski High School - Class Pictures
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Undated photo (but likely late 1940s, early '50s) of a class at Winooski High School. The building at the corner of E. Spring and Leclair St. served as the high school from 1912 until 1960. A small sign to the right of the entrance states that it is a Standard School.
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- Winooski, VT - American Woolen Mills Flag Raising
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April 14, 1917 flag raising at the American Woolen Mills in Winooski, Vermont. A large crowd is gathered for the event. On the left side is the speakers' stand. Several speakers addressed the crowd that day, no doubt praising the patriotism of the mill workers who raised money to purchase 3...
Show moreApril 14, 1917 flag raising at the American Woolen Mills in Winooski, Vermont. A large crowd is gathered for the event. On the left side is the speakers' stand. Several speakers addressed the crowd that day, no doubt praising the patriotism of the mill workers who raised money to purchase 3 American flags, but also trying to create enthusiasm for the war effort (the U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917). The 3 flags (very likely not those seen at the speakers' platform) were raised in front of the Champlain Mill, Mill No. 3, and the mill's main office. In the distance one can see the Winooski bridge, and the street corner is West Canal and Follett. (Photo 4 of five images that create a panoramic view when placed together.)
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- Winooski, VT - Winooski River and Mills (Panormama: 7 Photos numbered left to right)
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Undated but may be 1920s (or earlier) view of Riverside Ave (Lower Winooski Road), Burlington. Billboard along side of road advertises White's Vermont Velvet Ice Cream made by White's Pure Milk Products located at 21 Church Street, Burlington, Vt. ; A. R. White proprietor. Photo 7 of seven part...
Show moreUndated but may be 1920s (or earlier) view of Riverside Ave (Lower Winooski Road), Burlington. Billboard along side of road advertises White's Vermont Velvet Ice Cream made by White's Pure Milk Products located at 21 Church Street, Burlington, Vt. ; A. R. White proprietor. Photo 7 of seven part panoramic view.
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- Winooski, VT - Winooski River and Mills (Panormama: 7 Photos numbered left to right)
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Undated but may be 1920s (or earlier) view of Riverside Ave in Burlington with the Leclaire Brick Yard seen to the lower left with drying racks for the bricks. See Burlington Free Press, October 7, 1984, p. 12. Photo 1 of a seven part panoramic view.
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- WJOY Radio
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1946 or 1947 photo of country western group of musicians in the ABC WJOY radio studio with banner. Photo #1.
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- WJOY Radio
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1946 or 1947 photo of country western group of musicians in the ABC WJOY radio studio with banner. Photo #2.
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- WJOY Radio
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1940s photo of country western musical group at studio of WJOY radio, affiliate of ABC (American Broadcasting Company). Photo #3.