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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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1946-1947
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Window display for ladies' clothing store. Venetian blinds and small oriental rug add a tropical or exotic accent to the display of dresses and hats.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1947
- Description
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Display window with a variety of Christmas gifts, probably at a department store on Church St., Burlington, Vt.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1945
- Description
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"'Coke' Fashions for the Younger Set." Window display with several mannequins wearing, presumably, "Coke" apparel. A cooler with the brand logo, and a case of the product are part of the display.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1947
- Description
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Window display of gift items for men (ties, watches, toiletries, sleep ware, etc.) has a barbershop quartet theme. Business name and location unknown.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1945
- Description
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"July Clearance Sale - Carnival of Bargains" (sign on upper left side of display). Four mannequins displaying children's and women's clothing, along with a stuffed camel for an exotic touch. (Store name and location unknown).
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1945
- Description
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"Here's the $64 Question" : Window display for pen & pencil sets uses "$64" question theme for a drawing to win a $64 pen & pencil set. Store name and location unknown,
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1945
- Description
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"'Coke' Fashions for the Younger Set." Window display with several mannequins wearing, presumably, "Coke" apparel. A cooler with the brand logo, and a case of the product are part of the display. See also mcalB18F30i04.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1946-1947
- Description
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Display window of a "clothing and cosmetics store," as seen in mcalB18F29i22 and -i23. Mannequin is seated among various cosmetics containers, regular and oversized. There's an artist's sketch of two women either in a store or restaurant.
- Title
- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1953
- Description
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"Here's the $64 Question" : Window display for pen & pencil sets uses "$64" question theme for a drawing to win a $64 pen & pencil set. Store name and location unknown. See also mcalB18F30i06.
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- Stores, Exteriors
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Burlington retail store People's and parking lot.
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- Stores, Exteriors
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Burlington retail store People's and parking lot.
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- Stores, Exteriors
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Burlington retail store entrances and parking lot for Irving's Fashions, Singer and People's. See also mcalB18F27i05
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- Stores, Exteriors
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Burlington retail store entrances and parking lot for Irving's Fashions, Singer and People's.
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- Stores, Exteriors
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Burlington retail store entrances and parking lot for Irving's Fashions, Singer and People's. Undated but may be 1950s. See also mcalB18F27i05
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- Stores, Interiors
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An abundance of fresh and canned food are seen in this interior photo of a local grocery store. One large sign reads IGA Carnival. Another reads Save time, save money. Store employees in white coats and dress ties stand ready to assist customers. Dozens of overhead signs advertise food sales. 1st...
Show moreAn abundance of fresh and canned food are seen in this interior photo of a local grocery store. One large sign reads IGA Carnival. Another reads Save time, save money. Store employees in white coats and dress ties stand ready to assist customers. Dozens of overhead signs advertise food sales. 1st National Store
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- Stores, Interiors
- Description
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Interior view of a retail business selling wallpaper. Sample books are open displaying various wallpapers available. Also a variety of different wallpapers are seen on the walls of the showroom. A decorative tin or plaster ceiling is also seen.
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- Stores, Interiors
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Interior view of what may be an office supply store. Wall shelves are lined with boxes, soft sided leather brief cases and other supplies. A large selection of pens are seen in the glass display case in front. Folded American flags are also seen on the under shelves of the long front counter.
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- Stores, Interiors
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View of the meat counter in a local grocery store advertising various fresh cuts of beef and lamb as well as canned meats.
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- Street Repair
- Date Created
- 1943-6-25
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June 25, 1943 lower Church Street removal of trolley track. Store fronts line the street and include Gover's Radio Shop at 128 Church seen to the left. Next to it is Farmers Production Credit Association at No. 132, Howe's Market at No. 134. See also mcalA04F04i11
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- War Bond Campaign
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1944 poster display in store window, perhaps at a travel agency, touting the effectiveness of War Bonds and promoting further sales. Words and phrases used: "Ravaged," [several European countries] "at peace," "No surrender," and "They can take only our bodies!"