Souvenir Black & White Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH
Title
Souvenir Black & White Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH
Description
Odd Fellows Block black and white Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. The fairly close-up photo is taken facing down Main Street, south, specifically focusing on the Odd Fellows Block and other buildings close to the intersection of Central and Main. Most of the buildings appear to be in their original states, as many are no longer standing or have been altered due to fires. Information printed at the bottom top lists "on the square before the fire , Farmington, NH." Electric lines and an electric pole can be seen. Divided back card.
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. Much adverting and signage can be seen outside the shop. Five people are crossing the street.
The Arthur L. Perkins 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: dresses ,skirts, hosiery, gloves, and underwear.
Attached to the right was the one story addition which held Chesleys' Shoe store on one side and Edwin LeGro's Optican & Watch shop on the other side. each has one front window and a single door for each store.
In the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary.
Other downtown buildings can be seen in the photo. Many large trees can be seen back center. The Barker Block is still standing and the First Congregational Church can be seen.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
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. Much adverting and signage can be seen outside the shop. Five people are crossing the street.
The Arthur L. Perkins 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: dresses ,skirts, hosiery, gloves, and underwear.
Attached to the right was the one story addition which held Chesleys' Shoe store on one side and Edwin LeGro's Optican & Watch shop on the other side. each has one front window and a single door for each store.
In the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary.
Other downtown buildings can be seen in the photo. Many large trees can be seen back center. The Barker Block is still standing and the First Congregational Church can be seen.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Creator
W.W. Roberts
Publisher
W.W. Roberts
Contributor
Gift of Russell Wentworth 4/4/1952.
Files
Collection
Citation
W.W. Roberts, “Souvenir Black & White Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH,” Farmington Historical Society-Museum of Farmington History, accessed December 9, 2024, https://farmingtonnhhistory.omeka.net/items/show/510.