Size 3.5" x 5.5"

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass]]>
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass]]>
A Barker Block blue-green-yellow-brown souvenir postcard depicting the Barker Block at Main and Central Streets. On the corner lot is a large, yellow, three story building with a square cupola atop, and a single chimney is visible. At the time of the photo it was the Boston Clothing Company. A two story, store front duplex is in the space to the left of the department store, where the Goodwin Library stands now.. The First Congregational Church stands in the background, left. The beloved metal fountain is in the original location dividing Central Street from Main in the middle, foreground.

The 1910 fire destroyed the Barker Block as well as the adjoining E. T. Wilson Block. The W.F. Thayer block was also severely damaged in that fire.


Size 3.5" x 5.5"

Condition: Some staining is visible on the church.

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>
Size 3.5" x 5.5"

FHS-Kyle Leach]]> Postmark on back is 1906.]]> Postmark on back is 1906.]]>
Size 3.5" x 5.5"

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>
Size 3.5" x 5.5"

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>

Size 3.5" x 5.5"

Condition: Color is almost completely faded from the card.

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>
A February 10, 1928 fire effectively burned the Farmington Opera House to the ground. The library and town offices, along with most books, artifacts, and town records, from earlier periods perished in the fire.

This card also has a similar miniature version, which is different from the original focused more on the Opera House set in spring or summer.

Size 3.5" x 5.5"

Miniature Size: 2"x3.5"

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>
The article reads:

BEST HAY DAY EVER

The fifth annual Hay Day celebration drew a record crowd of four to five thousand. The festivities were plentiful along with the food. Betty Mros announced another record breaker of fifty-five booths and concession stands. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable day, and I'm sure next year's Hay Day is already highly anticipated. Below are the results:

Li'l Miss Hay Day

1st. Theresa Vaillancourt (Old Mother Hubbard)
2nd. Diane Cheong (Panda Bear)
3rd. Dierdre Howard (Indian 3irl)
Young Huck

1st. Mykle Lepene (Huckleberry Finn)

2nd. Shaun Vachon (Three Blind Mice)

3rd. Mark Canney (Alvin chipmunk)

Horseshoes - Men

Winner. Dave James, Rochester

Runner-up. Herb Cox, Milton

Women

Winner. Nancy Raab, Barrington
Runner-up. Jennie Ford
Under l6's

Winner. John Thomson
Runner-up. Shane Tufts
Quiz

$10 Ted Healey
$5  John Thomson
$3  Olden Family
Police Raffle

2 cords of wood. Mr. Robert Gray
Puddledock Press Draw
1st. $56 Seymour Bowden

2nd. Certificate-Dick Poulin   Tod Lemieux

3rd. Certificate-Pizza Hut       Nell Leary

Parks & Rec. Draw

$100. John Oakley

Video & More Certificate

Tara Minichiello, Hampstead

Ernie's Gas Certificate

Patricia Dexter, Middleton

Ugly Person Contest
Wild Bill Vachon
(wins a dinner for
two at Cardinal's)
Long John Silver Agon
Winner. Barry Finn
Best Dressed. Tim
Woodward, Kurt Olson.
Anonymous Lady No. 1,
Hilton
Sheaf Toss
Sheaf Chief. Dan
Conway, 19ft. '♦in.
Bed Race
1st. Alton F.D.
2nd. Middleton F.D.
3rd. Peg's Keg
Parade

Best Float. Union Tel.
Special Prize. Davidson
Rubber "Moonshiners"
Bicycle Prize. Stacy
Howard
Spirit Award
Union Telephone
Dog Gymkhana
Winner. Tiffany, owned
by Denise Simard
Runner-up. Fonzie, owned
by Angela Ficco
Dog/Owner Look-a-Like.
Dan Wall and Thunder
Ugliest Dog. Whiskers,
owned by Dean Beland
Fiercest Dog. Krissy,
owned by James Spear

These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in August 1986.

FHS-Kyle Leach

]]>
The article reads:

Varney's Market

There is a country store in town that his been here since approximately 1900. Eighty-six years ago; Ma,. Pa, Junior and Sally could have walked into this store and been greeted by friendly and soft-hearted "Mr. Owner" He would have supplied Ma with her cooking staples and Pa with his tobacco or cigar, and I Just bet Junior and Sally would have left with a smile , compliments of "Mr Owner" who had Just given
them each a candy stick.

The scene has not changed much today at Varney's Market aside from the products family members might purchase. For example, Pa probably steps in for a pack of cigarettes and a rack of beer. Ma picks up her instant potatoes & microwave veggies. Junior and Sally, their rock magazines & diet soda and chances are they might still leave with a smile, compli-ments of Mr Dick Nichols, Proprietor, who had Just given them each a fruit roll-up.

Mr. Nichols, a native of Mass, brought his wife & family to Farmington nine years ago. Looking for an Independent and quieter way of life , they bought the store and started their business  and new way of life.

Well-known to children and dogs for his soft heart and tasty treats, he is the perfect reflection of the"Mr.Owner" character. He stocks a variety of items that meet the needs of everyday life, making it convenient for residents to shop in town rather than travel to a grocery store out of town, especially for those who have no transportation.

Mr. and Mrs. Nichols  are happy residents of Farmington, who enjoy the people and simple living of a small town, which In turn  makes doing business at Varney's Market an enjoyable experience.

These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in August 1986.

FHS-Kyle Leach

]]>
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.

FHS-Kyle Leach]]>