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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- Camps: Unidentified
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Summer fun in Lake Champlain is being had by young boys in the shallow waters near shore. Some sail toy sail boats while other wade, row or paddle canoes or row boats or splash in the water. Adult leaders stand on shore. An adult leader and some youth are on the dock; some head for the full size...
Show moreSummer fun in Lake Champlain is being had by young boys in the shallow waters near shore. Some sail toy sail boats while other wade, row or paddle canoes or row boats or splash in the water. Adult leaders stand on shore. An adult leader and some youth are on the dock; some head for the full size sail boat that is tied to the end of the dock. Location and date unknown but may be 1920s or 1930s. Embossed with McAllister's name in lower right corner. Photo #10.
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- Champlain Ferries
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Cars and a wagon with horses line up along the ferry access road to board the ferry operating on Lake Champlain. The Steamer Chateaugay can be seen to the extreme left. A portion of its name is visible along with its smoke stack and pumping arm. Buildings along side the road leading to the...
Show moreCars and a wagon with horses line up along the ferry access road to board the ferry operating on Lake Champlain. The Steamer Chateaugay can be seen to the extreme left. A portion of its name is visible along with its smoke stack and pumping arm. Buildings along side the road leading to the boarding dock are to the right. Undated but may be 1930s.
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- Champlain Ferries
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The two ferries, City of Burlington and the City of Plattsburgh are seen on Lake Champlain as they cruise near one another about to cross paths. Cars and people are seen on deck. Post World War II.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo of sale on Evinrude outboard motor boats seen inside a tent. Flotation cushions are suspended in the background. See also mcalA01F11i18.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo. Dome shaped tent-like structure near an unpaved access road next to an open sided shed with motor boats on display. At center bottom a shadow of a person (the photographer). See also mcalB07F10i07, mcalA01F11i15.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo. Side view of two yachts or pleasure boats in dry dock lined up in an open shed next to an unpaved access road. Photo #5. See also mcalA01F11i07
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo of dome shaped tent-like structure with banner strung over the entrance. Possibly the same structure for the Evinrude sale of outboard and motor boats. Photo #4. See also mcalA01F11i14.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo of several yachts or pleasure boats in dry dock lined up in an open shed next to an unpaved access road. Shadow of person (the photographer) in the extreme lower left. Photo #1.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) interior photo of new outboard motor, row boats and nautical equipment on display at end of season Fall sale. Banners hang in the dome shaped tent-like structure state "Evinrude sale", "America's No. 1 ALL-Family Sport is Lighter ... with America's No....
Show more1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) interior photo of new outboard motor, row boats and nautical equipment on display at end of season Fall sale. Banners hang in the dome shaped tent-like structure state "Evinrude sale", "America's No. 1 ALL-Family Sport is Lighter ... with America's No. 1 Boat Trailer", "Free Winter Storage if you buy now!" See also mcalA01F11i13
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo. Interior of a dome shaped tent like structure displaying Evinrude boats for sale. Power motors (one named Nefertiti), row boats, and a banner are shown. "Free winter storage" offered.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo of sale on Evinrude outboard motor boats seen inside a tent. Flotation cushions and banners are suspended in the background. See also mcalB07F10i03 and mcalA01F11i18.
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- Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay)
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1958 Champlain Marine Co Inc (Malletts Bay) photo. Dome shaped tent-like structure near an unpaved access road next to an open sided shed with motor boats on display. At center bottom a shadow of a person (the photographer). Photo #2. See also mcalA01F11i15.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
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1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry cruising on Lake Champlain out beyond the breakwater. Several American flags are seen as well as cars on the main deck.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
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1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry as it pulls away from the dock. Both main and upper decks are crowded with people. Buildings along the shore line can be seen. Photo #4.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
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1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry, City of Plattsburg approaching the dock for a landing. The Burlington break water is seen in the background.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
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1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry the City of Plattsburg cruising in the waters of Lake Champlain.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
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May 4, 1936. View of the construction of the body a ferry for Mr. Horace Corbin of the Champlain Transportation Company. This is either the City of Burlington or the City of Plattsburg ferry taking form by workers of the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #17.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
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April 30, 1936. Cooper-Bessimer engine being loaded into the body of a ferry being constructed by the General Ship & Engine Works in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company. The company was contracted to build both the City of Burlington and the City of Plattsburg ferries. Photo #14.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
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April 30, 1936. Photo of the engine works on a ferry being constructed in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #16.
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- Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
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April 30, 1936. Cooper-Bessimer engine being loaded into the body of a ferry being constructed by the General Ship & Engine Works in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company. The company was contracted to build both the City of Burlington and the City of Plattsburg ferries. Photo #11.