Built on the site where George Perkins Marsh once lived, what would later be known simply as "Abernethy's" was first called "The Richardson" (built 1894), named after the pharmaceutical businessman Albert E. Richardson. It stands on the southeast corner of Pearl and Church Streets. After... Show moreBuilt on the site where George Perkins Marsh once lived, what would later be known simply as "Abernethy's" was first called "The Richardson" (built 1894), named after the pharmaceutical businessman Albert E. Richardson. It stands on the southeast corner of Pearl and Church Streets. After Abernethy's, the department store, closed in 1983, the building was renovated and renamed "Richardson Place." The architectural style is known as "Scoto-French," apparently because of its blend of French chateau and Scottish castle features. Show less
114 Cherry Street. 3/4 view of the B.F. Goodrich store front, very likely removed during the urban renewal of the late 60s. Store next door is the Tick Tock Shoppe, now on Bank St.
Church Street (37-39). Well-stocked window displays invite shoppers to this three-story F.W. Woolworth on the corner of Church and Cherry St., which would eventually become the largest Woolworth in New England. Looking somewhat like the woolen mills in Winooski, this older structure was replaced... Show moreChurch Street (37-39). Well-stocked window displays invite shoppers to this three-story F.W. Woolworth on the corner of Church and Cherry St., which would eventually become the largest Woolworth in New England. Looking somewhat like the woolen mills in Winooski, this older structure was replaced by a modern one in 1964. Woolworth started closing its Vt. stores in the 1990s, the Church St. store closing in March, 1998. Show less
T.S. Peck Insurance Agency 154 College Street : Several cars parked in front of three College St. businesses: Sherwin-Williams Paints (152), T.S. Peck, and Agel Corman furniture. Photo is taken from City Hall park.
Including T.S. Peck Insurance Agency 154 College Street : Truck with Sherwin Williams business info parked in front of store at 152 College. (SW may have moved recently to 152 without having changed the address on the truck.)
1951 / 1952 photo of 23 Church Street. Singer Sewing Machine Store, Burlington, Vt., before the construction of Irving's (ladies' ready-to-wear clothing store), which would later occupy the vacant lot at 19-21 Church St. To the left is People's Department Store. The Cathedral of the Immaculate... Show more1951 / 1952 photo of 23 Church Street. Singer Sewing Machine Store, Burlington, Vt., before the construction of Irving's (ladies' ready-to-wear clothing store), which would later occupy the vacant lot at 19-21 Church St. To the left is People's Department Store. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception can be seen in the distance. Show less
1952 photo of back lot of Singer Sewing Machine Store, 23 Church St., Burlington, Vt., apparently before the construction of Irving's (ladies' ready-to-wear clothing store).
1952 photo of 23 Church Street. Three quarter view of the Singer Sewing machine store, with the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the background. Next to Singer is boarded up vacant lot, site of future Irving's.
1952 photo of 23 Church Street. Singer Sewing Machine Co. retail store, on the west side of Church St. Display window has several mannequins, vacuum cleaners, and an ornate "coat-of-arms" announcing Singer's 100th anniversary. See interior of store mcalB18F27i06
23Church St. 3/4 view of the Singer Sewing machine store. The previously empty lot at 19-21 Church St., as seen in mcalB18F27i02 and others, is now [Mortimer] Irving's ladies' clothing store. (The name is visible on the advertising.) Date must be 1952 or later. Good sampling of cars.
1935 / 1936 winter photo of workmen digging near some residential homes. Might this be a P.W.A. or W.P.A. sewer project. See also mcalB07F33i09 Construction sites for slightly different exposure.
