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
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
Roberts and Tanner Homestead Main Street Framed Photos
A set of three, wood framed, matted, black and white photos. The photos are what is commonly known as the Roberts and Tanner Homestead on Main Street in Farmingtin, NH, close to the juncture of Main Street and what is now NH Route 11. They show at least two periods of time and provide a front and side view of the house as well as a rear view of the home.<br /><br />Included with the photos is this account of possible history by Linda Peckham:<br /><br /><p><em>This group of pictures are of the Tanner home at 39 Main Street. This property was purchased by</em><br /><em>William H Tanner in 1851 from Jonathan Roberts according to the registry of deeds .Both of these</em><br /><em>names are on the 1871 town map of Farmington. I'm not sure if the property had buildings on it when</em><br /><em>it was purchased.</em></p>
<p><em>The people in the photo might be William H Tanner (1825-1906) and his wife Martha (Giles) Tanner</em><br /><em>(1844-1918) or it is possible that is John Tanner(l788-I868) William"s father His mother Mary Jane</em><br /><em>(Thompson) Tanner (1789-1859) had probably passed away.</em></p>
<p><em>William & Martha had 4 children: Charles 1865-1890. Once 1866-1950. Lizzy 1870-1936. and George</em><br /><em>Irving 1878-1959.</em></p>
<p><em>George Irving and his wife moved in with his mother Martha after Williams passing, after her passing</em><br /><em>he brought out his sisters to own the property. He and his wife Gertrude (Smart) Tanner lived there until</em><br /><em>their deaths. They had three children Leona (1911-1911), Evelyn (Tanner) Furber (1912-1997) and</em><br /><em>Floyd I. (1914-2011).</em></p>
<p><em>Floyd bought the property from his parents before their deaths. He and his wife Edna (Marcoux) Tanner</em><br /><em>lived on the property until their passing 2011 and 2016 respectively.</em></p>
<p><em>His wife was my Aunt and her sister Jeanette Flanagan as the administrator of her will thought that you might be interested in the picture.</em></p>
<br />Condition:Fair. Some water damage on matte, but did not cause buckling or apparent damge to photographs. Backing enclosure is in poor condition and should be reenforced. <br /><br />Size: Each photograph is approxiamtely 7"x12". matted. The entire matted set is 43" x 11."<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Circa 1890's
Linda Peckham
Color Souvenir Postcard Into Corner Pleasant Street Farmington NH
Colorized, green, souvenir postcard of one of the corners of Pleasant Street in downtown Farmington, NH. Several homes may be seen in the background and to the sides. An electric pole and fence can be seen on the left. Many mature trees can be seen in the neighborhood.
The divided back has a simple exchange between Mrs. Remick, of Farmington and Mrs. Yeaton of Springvale, Maine. Mrs Remick asks Mrs. Yeaton to come up at the request of Marjorie and that they are having their picture taken and they will send her one. Postmark is August 31, 1909.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.W. Roberts
W.W. Roberts
1909
Henry Wilson Boulder Postcard
Divided back sepia souvenir postcard of the Henry Wilson Boulder on Main Street. Photo of the boulder is in center of the card surrounded by small trees, embedded in a decorative bark like frame with a curled shaving to the right the photo, all in sepia brown.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W. J. Evans
W. J. Evans
1938 Thayercrest Farmington NH Front Left View Black & White Photograph
A black & white photograph, from 1938, of the Thayercrest home on north Main Street in Farmington NH. The view is front left. The drive and front of the home are visible. Some of the landscaping, trees, and frontage are also visible. Part of the retaining wall and a walk are also visible.
Size: 4"x6"
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown, but possible one of the Thayer family.
1938
Part of the Beulah Thayer Collection
Souvenir Postcard Richards Block Farmington NH
Sepia souvenir postcard depicting the Richards Block of Farmington NH. Richards Block is three stories tall with a square, windowed cupola atop. Taken from Main Street looking into the block, diagonally, where Main Street meets Central Street. Many local businesses may be seen and many vehicles are parked along the street. Many local signs can be seen in the foreground as well and the First Congregational Church in the background.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century