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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1945 outdoor photo of father and two sons in front of a home.
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1953 portrait photo of an older wife and husband standing indoors next to a staircase. A window is behind them. A plant stand to the right.
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1949 or 1950 wedding anniversary photo of an older couple standing at a table laid out with silver tea service, cups and sandwiches. A tiered cake is center. Photo #2.
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1953 portrait photo of an older husband and wife standing indoors near a staircase. A window is behind them. A plant stand to the right.
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1945 outdoor photo of six service men. Some of these men are seen in mcalB14F24i24. Photo #4.
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1950 photo of a man, his wife, a mare and her colt standing outside on a grassy field in front of a house. Photo #1.
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1950 photo of a man in a shiny belted jacket and cap with a young colt standing outside on a grassy field. Photo #10.
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1953 portrait photo of an older husband and wife seated in an arm chair.
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1955 group photo of several men and women gathered in a room. Four men in business suits are shaking hands. See also mcalB15F03i16 for another exposure with 1950 date.
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1945 outdoor photo of 2 women and 7 men, same Farm Bureau group seen in mcalB14F24i11.
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1945 outdoor photo of woman and man (relationship unknown). The address is 109 Intervale Ave., Burlington, home of Adalard J. and Mary D. LeBlanc, according to the city directory. See also mcalB22F12i04.
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July 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co...
Show moreJuly 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co Inc), Hugh L. Finnegan (standing in for the city's mayor), H. Gregory Wait and Warren R. Austin Jr (commodore Lake Champlain Yacht Club). The yacht in the background is a Twin screw cruiser belonging to Mr. Wait of Shelburne. The occasion is a 3 day regatta on Lake Champlain.
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July 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co...
Show moreJuly 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co Inc), Hugh L. Finnegan (standing in for the city's mayor), H. Gregory Wait and Warren R. Austin Jr (commodore Lake Champlain Yacht Club). The yacht in the background is a Twin screw cruiser belonging to Mr. Wait of Shelburne. The occasion is a 3 day regatta on Lake Champlain.
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1936 photo of three men the at the American Woolen Co. Safety Award presentation.
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1936 photo of three men the at the American Woolen Co. Safety Award presentation.
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1936 photo of three men the at the American Woolen Co. Safety Award presentation.
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July 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co...
Show moreJuly 31, 1935 photo of key to the city of Burlington, Vermont presented to Ira Hand (2nd from right) who is Secretary of the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and Secretary of the American Power Boat Association. Also present are Charles C. Wood (president Champlain Marine Co Inc), Hugh L. Finnegan (standing in for the city's mayor), H. Gregory Wait and Warren R. Austin Jr (commodore Lake Champlain Yacht Club). The yacht in the background is a Twin screw cruiser belonging to Mr. Wait of Shelburne. The occasion is a 3 day regatta on Lake Champlain.
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1947 / 1948 portrait photo of a young man in a tuxedo.
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Two portrait photos of a young man in graduation cap and gown standing on a lawn next to a house. Dated 1946 / 1947.
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1945 portrait photo of a man standing next to a plaque on the grounds of the boys resident summer camp Abnaki in North Hero, Vermont. One of the main buildings seen in back along with a totem pole. Photo 10.