1929 Old Town Hall Building Dedication Sepia Photograph
A 1929 sepia photograph of the Old Town Hall Building dedication day. The building was built on the site of the destroyed Farmington Opera House. The view is of the front and both sides of the building facing the Old Town Hall. The two story building, with an internal mezzanine or balcony is brick with white wooden trim. It has many double high windows on the front and both sides. The facade is done in Greek Revival style with a four column, double story portico with a small, angled roof. A set of double doors greet anyone ascending the three steps. Each front double door has a half semi-circle window above it. Mature trees are seen lining Main Street and surrounding buildings can be seen in the background. At least three vehicles can be seen in the photo on the street to the right of the building. A very large crowd of townsfolk are assembled in front of the building extending well into Main Street.
Condition: Fair. The photo has two edge tears; one in the lower right and one on the right half way up the photo. A corner is missing and small piece is missing from the border on the left. There are several stains. There is also some kind of paper adhered to the back of the photo, sporadically, probably from being adhered and then torn from a page.
Size: 6.5" x 8.25"
FHS-Kyle Leach
1929
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
1910 Sepia Photograph Teachers & Parents & Students Farmington Middle School Class In DC With Mat
A 1910 sepia photograph of teachers, parents, and students of a Farmington middle school class, taken in Washington, DC. The photograph has a decorative mat. In the background of the photograph is a simple, light colored stone building entrance with wooden doors and stone steps. Students and adults are in fine day/travel wear. The first row is standing and subsequent rows are standing on the next set of elevation steps. The two educators and parents of the class are in the back rows standing. A hand written key, on the back provides a list of students in the photo as well as the names of the teachers and parents.
Condition: The photo is in very good condition, but the mat is only in fair condition. The mat has viable signs of wear, portions of the mat are missing, and torn.
Size: 10" x 12"
FHS-Kyle Leach
National Press Association Washington, DC
National Press Association Washington, DC
1910
Sepia Photograph Farmington High School Main Street 1930 Class With Fold Out Mat
A sepia photograph of the Farmington High School on Main Street in downtown Farmington. The class shown in front of the building is the graduating class of 1930, although the photograph was taken in 1927. The photograph is contained within a bi-fold mat, which covers the photograph when closed. The mat is a gray decorative mat with an embossed border. A hand written key, on the back provides a list of students in the photo as well as the names of the teachers.
Condition: Good. The mat and photo appear to have been exposed to high humidity in storage at some point and that has led to both warping slightly , so it does not lay completely flat.
Size: 7.75" x 9"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Strand Studio, Pittsfield,NH
Strand Studio, Pittsfield,NH
1927
Sepia Photograph Glenn Street School 1920 Third Grade Class With Matt
A sepia photograph of the Glenn Street School, third grade class, taken on the front steps of the building. The photo is adhered to a gray decorative mat with an embossed border. A hand written key, on the back provides a list of students in the photo as well as the names of the teachers
Condition:Very Good. The mat and photo appear to have been exposed to high humidity in storage at some point and that has led to both warping lightly , so it does not lay flat.
Size: 7" x 9"
FHS-Kyle Leach
October 1920
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
Black & White Kathryn Furbush Kindergarden Class 1960-1961
A black & white photograph of the Kindergarten Class of Saint Peter's School. The school year covered was the 1960-1961. This school year was the class of Kathryn Furbush, who is in the photo along with the rest of her kindergarten class. Also seen in the photo are decorations, flowers, a Catholic priest, and Catholic nun.
Size: 8" x 10"
Condition: Very Good. Some small tears of the photo at the very edges close to the corners. one fold scar upper left corner of photo.
FHS- Kyle Leach
June 4, 1961
The Kathryn Furbush Collection
1956 Farmington High School Class Photo
A black and white 1956 Farmington High School class photo. The 1956 class had twenty-eight students. Each head portrait in the grid has a student identifier underneath with an initial and last name. The item was owned by Simone Louise Leveillee, as noted in pen on the back of the photograph. She is third row second from the left.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 8"x10"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington High School
Farmington High School
1956
Donated by Simone LaRoche (Leveillee)
Black & White Portrait Pike Sisters Farmington NH
A black & white portrait of the Pike Sisters of Farmington, NH smiling and standing together, finly dressed in day attire dresses. A back of a chair is being used as a prop to the right of the sisters. The photocard is quite elaborate with a marbled effect and an inner decorative frame around the photo that seems to pull from the Art Nouevou period.<br /><br /><br /><em>From Forgotten NH:</em><br /><br /><em>Ellen (Pike) Murphy (1912-1948) and Madeline (Pike) Clarke (1911-1996) were born in Farmington, New Hampshire to parents John and Elizabeth (Cloutman) Pike. </em><br /><br /><em>Biddeford-Saco Journal (Biddeford, Maine): "Mrs. John Murphy Dies At Age Of 35. Mrs. Ellen Pike Murphy, 35, wife of John P. Murphy, died Sunday at the Glencliff sanatorium, Glencliff, N.H., after a long illness. She had been in failing health for the past 15 years, and had been at Glencliff for two years. She was born in Farmington, N.H., the daughter of J. Elver and Elizabeth Ellen C. Pike. She graduated from Farmington high school, and Hesser Business College, Manchester, N.H., and the New England School of Fine Arts. She came to the city in 1930 and was employed as a secretary-stenographer until they move to Farmington. She married in 1936 and has one son, L. Michael, 6. Besides, her husband and son, she is survived by her father; a sister, Mrs. John L. Clark., this city; a brother, John E. Pike, New York City, and a nephew and three nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced later."</em><br /><br /><em> Madeleine Pike was married twice—to John Lewis Clarke (three children) and Gerald E. Miller. Records indicate that she was a student nurse in 1930, worked as an attendant floor lady in 1940, and as an office worker for an automobile salesman in 1950.</em><br /><br /><em> I purchased this well-preserved portrait taken at a studio in Biddeford, Maine at an antique shop in Scarborough, Maine several months ago. The Pike Sisters’ excited cousin in T</em>he Granite State will be receiving their photo this week! <br /><br /><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>
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
Early 20th Century
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
1908 Knights Of Pythias Block & Farmington Bank Central Postcard
A 1908 colorized postacard featuring the three story Knights of Pythias Block and two story, with full attic, Farmington Bank located close to the juncture of Main Street and Central Streets. Electric lines and poles can been seen and partial views of carts are seen in the street. The first floor of the Pythian Block was inhabited by a sweet shop on the left and a full service movie house on the right. Advertising can be seen on the wallls and on a-frame sandwhich boards ouside the first floor.<br /><br />The back of the card is used and has an adressee, Mr. A.D. Hifield and Farmington, NH adresss and a note that says: <br /><br /><em>"Friend Dean, I will send this card to remember me in RO. Will be up Wednesday night on the last train if nothing happens. From an old friend. I.C.E</em>"<br /><br /><br />Postcard Size 3.5" x 5.5"<br /><br />Condition: Good<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach
Roberts Drug Store
Roberts Drug Store
Circa 1908
The Bloskey Collection