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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- William E. Brown - Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952)
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Portrait photo of William E. Brown, Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952) as he sits at his desk.
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- William E. Brown - Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952)
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Portrait photo of William E. Brown, Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952) as he sits at his desk.
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- William E. Brown - Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952)
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Portrait photo of William E. Brown, Dean College of Medicine (1945-1952) as he sits at his desk.
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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
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August 24, 1945. This view was taken from the Winooski end of the bridge looking toward Colchester Ave. hill. Note the completed hot plant mix wearing surface on the right half of the bridge (asphalt spreader and roller shown in the distance) while two way traffic is suing the left half of the...
Show moreAugust 24, 1945. This view was taken from the Winooski end of the bridge looking toward Colchester Ave. hill. Note the completed hot plant mix wearing surface on the right half of the bridge (asphalt spreader and roller shown in the distance) while two way traffic is suing the left half of the bridge. The crew in the left foreground is removing the old cold-patch aprons which were temporarily placed near the newly installed steel expansion lanes during the previous season. This wearing surface was placed 2 inches in thickness and tapered off on to the approaches at each end. The cost of this work was borne by the City of Winooski and City of Burlington sharing in the proportion of the grand list of each City and the State Highway Department. The State Highway Department paid for 4/5 of the total cost while the other fifth was divided between the two cities.
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- Winooski Bridge - Opening Ceremonies (4X5's)
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August 4, 1928. Opening ceremony of the Winooski Bridge that connects Burlington and Winooski. Sign for James E. Cashman, general contractor to the right. Banners and American flags fly overhead. Cars drive over the new bridge.
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- Winooski Bridge - Opening Ceremonies (4X5's)
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August 4, 1928. Opening ceremony of the Winooski Bridge that connects Burlington and Winooski. Sign for James E. Cashman, general contractor to the right. Banners and American flags fly overhead. Cars drive over the new bridge on one side as a marching band parades on the other side.
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- Winooski Bridge - Opening Ceremonies (4X5's)
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August 4, 1928. Opening ceremony of the Winooski Bridge that connects Burlington and Winooski. Sign for James E. Cashman, general contractor to the right. Banners and American flags fly overhead. Cars drive over the new bridge. Champlain Mill seen in the background. Photo No. 10
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- Winooski Bridge - Opening Ceremonies (4X5's)
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August 4, 1928. Dignitaries sit in a row on the newly built Winooski Bridge during the opening ceremonies. The mayor at the time was William H. Girard.
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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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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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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, 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.