1930 Dole - Waldron Shoe Company Sepia Photograph
A 1930 sepia photograph of the Dole -Waldron Shoe Company mill. A clear view of the three story building can be seen from the front showing windows on each floor, both front doorways, and the roof. The mill sign can be seen across the front of the building as well as a lettered ad across the front of the building highlighting that the mill produces "Womens Novelty Shoes." Three automobiles can be seen to the in front of the building in the photo, two facing the building, and a side view of the last. The photo was taken in winter as abundant snow can bee seen covering all the ground visible.
Condition: Good
Size: 2" x 2.75"
FHS-Kyle Leach
1930
Sepia Photograph Odd Fellows Block in Farmington, NH
Undated sepia photograph of the Odd Fellows Block on Main Street in Farmington, N.H. In focus is the three story building taken facing from Central Street toward Main Street, specifically focusing on the Odd Fellows Block and other buildings close to the intersection of Central and Main. The beloved metal fountain is in the original location dividing Central Street from Main in the middle, foreground. The block was erected in 1896 and that is proudly displayed on the building.<br /><br />The W.W. Roberts store is on the left corner of the block. The store was a all purpose household goods and pharmacy. Items offered included, but were not limited to: sodas, cigars, film, confectionery, drugs, medicine, and rubber goods. An awning, which provides shade to the frontage of the shop is open in the photo. <br /><br />The second W.W Roberts shop was at the center of the block. A full service women's clothier had two front display bay windows. Items offered included, but were not limited to: dry goods, home accessories, dresses ,skirts, hats, hosiery, gloves, and underwear. The shop has an awning similar to the other side of the Roberts store, but it is not open. <br /><br />Attached to the right was the one story addition which held A.E. Putnam Shoe store on one side and J.F. Safford and Son watch, jewelry, and optical shop <br /><br />A horse drawn cart can be seen sitting in front of building and to the side as well. Electric poles and lines can be seen in front of the building. <br /><br />The only business that can be seen via signage in the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary. Advertising for Dr Garland's office can be seen in the next building over on the right. Dr. garland was a dentist. <br /><br />The building suffers a severe fire in 1957 and then suffers another fire in 1964. <br /><br /><a href="http://farmington.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=odd%20fellows%20block%20fire&t=30323&i=t&d=01011955-12311963&m=between&ord=k1&fn=farmington_news_usa_new_hampshire_farmington_19570307_english_1&df=1&dt=10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Part 1 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article</a> <br /><a href="http://farmington.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=odd%20fellows%20block%20fire&t=30323&i=t&d=01011955-12311963&m=between&ord=k1&fn=farmington_news_usa_new_hampshire_farmington_19570307_english_7&df=1&dt=10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Part 2 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article</a> <br /><a href="http://farmington.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=odd%20fellows%20block%20fire&t=30323&i=t&d=01011879-12311976&m=between&ord=k1&fn=farmington_news_usa_new_hampshire_farmington_19641112_english_1&df=1&dt=10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Part 1 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article</a> <br /><a href="=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Part 2 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article</a> <br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Robert J Girouard Collection
Undated
Photo from the Robert J Girouard Collection
1970 Guide Lines Booklet C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home
A C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home Guide Lines booklet. The booklet has thirty four pages and begins with explanations about funerals, presence of the body, calling hours, flowers and memorials, certification of death, insurance, and finally the legal aspects of death.<br /><br />Size:5.5" x 8.5"<br /><br />Condition: Very Good. Some minor wear.<br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home
Circa 1970
Donated by Ann (Linde) Ordway
Donald Adams Marble Obituary
Donald Adams Marble obituary. May 26, 1931 - November 27, 2023. <br /><br />Don marble's obituaty reads:<br /><br /><em>Donald Adams Marble, 92, stepped into heaven on November 27, 2023.</em>
<p><em>Born in</em> <em>Athol, MA on May 26, 1931, he was the seventh child of Louis and Gertrude (Ward) Marble.</em></p>
<p><em>A graduate of Athol High School, he earned his degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston in 1954. Married that same year to Shirley Cone, also of Athol, he served in the US Army for three years, being stationed for a time in Germany. After leaving the Army he continued to serve in the reserve and formally began his career as a pharmacist. The young couple moved to Manchester, NH, and Donald worked for a pharmaceutical wholesale company where he had the opportunity to work in pharmacies across the state filling in for owners on vacation. It was through this experience that he met Wilfred (Twink) Osgood in Farmington, NH, and in 1965 he joined Mr. Osgood as a partner in Osgood’s Pharmacy and ultimately became its sole proprietor. Donald served the town of Farmington for fifty-three years as a respected member of the business community, as a deacon and a warden at the First Congregational Church, as a member of the local Kiwanis chapter, and in supporting various causes through the pharmacy. For twenty-five years he managed the Interfaith Food Pantry overseeing food pickups, distribution days, and the keeping of financial records for the organization.</em></p>
<p><em>An avid skier, he took advantage of the ski areas in NH, primarily Gunstock, and in the summers, he took his family to cottages at Merrymeeting Lake in New Durham, NH, and Wells Beach, ME. The family found time to visit the numerous attractions and historical sites of New England, and enjoyed travelling to see family members in Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio. As their children grew, he and Shirley visited them as they moved across the country. Always known for his quick smile, helping hands, patient demeanor, and generosity, Donald moved to Bedford Falls Care Facility in 2018.</em></p>
<p><em>His ability to interact with anyone was a gift that graced the lives of many for his empathy had no bounds. Though he did not suffer fools, he always sought to understand them, and he looked for the good in everyone. He was a servant leader long before the term was poplar for his goal in life was to care for his family and his fellow man. His word was as good as gold, and he could find humor in almost every situation –some of which he instigated! That twinkle in his eye now lights a star in heaven.</em></p>
<p><em>He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents Louis and Gertrude, and his siblings: Kingsley, Henry (Ward), Kathryn, Jane, Robert, and Richard. He is survived by his children Lyndon and Janice Marble of Manchester, NH; Dwight and Sharon Marble of Rochester, NY; Scott and Holly Marble of Colorado Springs, CO; Laura and Keith Lambert of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews, more than twenty grand nieces and nephews, and numerous great grand nieces and nephews.</em></p>
<p><em>Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 7, 2023, 5:00pm-7:00pm at Peaslee Funeral Home in Farmington, NH. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, 1:00pm at First Congregational Church of Farmington. A graveside service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11:00am at Jones Cemetery in Orange, MA.</em></p>
<p><em>In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the First Congregational Church of Farmington in Donald’s honor. </em><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical museum collection.<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach<em><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
C.E. Peaslee & Son, Inc.
November 27, 2023
C.E. Peaslee & Son, Inc.
Farmington News Article Couple Ending 27 Year Hotel Business
A Farmington News article , Page1, February 2, 1972, by Ed King, that covers the owners of the Rest A While Inn ending their twenty-seven year business of providing lodging at the hotel. In previous periods the hotel was commonly called the "Central House." The article details origins, the many owners over more than a century, historical details, and details about some of the owners.
This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical collection.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News
By Ed King
Farmington News
2-17-1972, late 1800's, early 1900's, Mid 1900's
R O Rondeau Shoe Company War Time Workers Hand Book Circa 1943
A thirty-four page, World War II, R. O. Rondeau Shoe Company <em>War Time Workers Hand Book, What Every Worker Should Know,</em> circa 1943. <br /><br />This item belonged to Farmington worker 636, Department 52, which was stitching, all information written on the back inside cover, along with the worker Social Security number(not inlcued in scan). The Foreman for the worker was Louie Underburger. <br /><br />The booklet contains a fair amount of American propaganda, helpful home and work advice during wartime, financial advice, community service advice, commentary on the war, post Pearl Harbor Attack, and some forcasting on the war effort.<br /><br />This item does contain biases from earlier periods.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Written by A.C. Croft
National Foreman's Institute
R. O. Rondeau Shoe Company
National Foreman's Institute
R. O. Rondeau Shoe Company
1943
Donated by Joann Doke
Black & White Postcard Central Street Farmington NH
Postcard, in black and white, showing Central Street in Farmington NH. The photo on the card was taken near the Main Street - Central Street junction, facing west. Clearly seen in the photo are the Esso Station, the Central Hotel, the Super IGA Market, Strand Theater, in the Pythian Block, and many other notable features of Central Street.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline MA
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline MA
Circa 1940's
Donated by Joann Doke
Farmington National Bank Black & White Photograph, Set, & Negative
A black & white photograph of the front of the Farmington National Bank building facing into Central Street. three vehicles can be seen in the photograph. The double set, in black & white as well, has two different photos, one with three vehicles, like the larger photo and one that has only two vehicles out front. The negative appears to be of the large photo with two cars in front of the bank building.
Sizes:
Black & White Photograph 5" x 7"
Double Set 2.5" x 5"
Negative 2.5" x 2.5"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Unknown
Possibly developed at Rivers Camera in Rochester, NH
Unknown
Circa 1969
Anonymous Donor
Amasa W Shackford 1913 Obituary Farmington News
The obituary of renowned photographer Amasa W Shackford. The obituary was published on page four of the Farmington News, It was published in Farmington, New Hampshire on Friday, February 7th, 1913, and would have been available in the region.<br /><br />The article reads:<br /><br /><em>In Memoriam</em>
<p><em>Mr Shackford</em><br /><br /><em>Amasa W. Shackford died last Satur</em><br /><em>day night at the home of his daughter-</em><br /><em>in law, Mrs. Adrian Hall of High Street,</em><br /><em>Rochester, after a long period of failing</em><br /><em>health from a slow form of paralysis,</em><br /><em>aged 78 years.. Mr . Shackford was a</em><br /><em>native of Barnstaed, thee second son of</em><br /><em>Seth and Harriett (Hill) Sbackford of</em><br /><em>that town. He received his early educa-</em><br /><em>tion in the schools of Pittsfield. later</em><br /><em>attending Wolfeboro academy and fin-</em><br /><em>ishing at New London Seminary. He</em><br /><em>taught school winters for twenty years</em><br /><em>at Eliot, Me , Barnstead, Gilmanton,</em><br /><em>New Durham and Farrmington. He</em><br /><em>was married in early life to Miss Clara</em><br /><em>A Lougee of Barnstead and to them one</em><br /><em>child was born, a son who died June</em><br /><em>28, 1900, at the age of 28 years, leaving a</em><br /><em>young widow who, when falling healtb</em><br /><em>made a change necessary, kindly opened</em><br /><em>her home to Mr and Mr* Shackford</em><br /><em>and, with the help of her husband, made</em><br /><em>“Pa's" last days pleasant and happy.. Mr</em><br /><em>Shackford was a photographer of promi-</em><br /><em>nence, which profession be followed</em><br /><em>during bis 38 years as a resident of this</em><br /><em>town. He was widely known and uni-</em><br /><em>versally respected by a large number of</em><br /><em>friends and acquaintances. He had held</em><br /><em>several town offices andI for a number of</em><br /><em>years was town clerk. He was a mem-</em><br /><em>ber of Woodblue lodge. I () (). F of</em><br /><em>this town. He Is survived l»y his wife</em><br /><em>and by one sister, Mrs, Lydia Dow of</em><br /><em>Barnstaed. Funeral was held from tbe</em><br /><em>home of Mrs. Hall In Rochester last</em><br /><em>Tuesday after noon at one-o'clock, Re v.</em><br /><em>T. B. Scammon of this towon officiating,</em><br /><em>wltb B. F. Perkins in charge. Singing</em><br /><em>was by Rev. Wesley A. Paige. There</em><br /><em>was a profusion of exquisite floral offer-</em><br /><em>ings. The body was brought to Farm-</em><br /><em>mgton and Interment made In the family</em><br /><em>lot at Pine Grove cemetery.<br /></em></p>
<br />FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
Friday, February 7th, 1913
Farmington News, "Farmington Illustrated," Four Page Article & Photos 1903
December 11, 1903 article from the Farmington News, titled "Farmington Illustrated." It is a four page article written by Ned L. Parker.
The article includes photos of many Farmington buildings, but does not credit the photographer in the article. They my have been taken by the staff photographer at the Farmington News or provided by local residents.
The article contains a written history, from the 1790's to the early twentieth century. Details are provided about many notable figures in Farmington history, Other important subjects covered are government, business in Farmington, manufacturing, the Town block system, churches, schools, and the Opera House, which contained the town hall and library.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News
1790's - early 20th Century