Sepia Photograph Odd Fellows Block in Farmington, NH
Title
Sepia Photograph Odd Fellows Block in Farmington, NH
Description
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The building suffers a severe fire in 1957 and then suffers another fire in 1964.
View Part 1 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 1 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
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. An awning, which provides shade to the frontage of the shop is open in the photo.
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.
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
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.
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.
The building suffers a severe fire in 1957 and then suffers another fire in 1964.
View Part 1 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 1 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Publisher
Robert J Girouard Collection
Date
Undated
Date Created
Undated
Contributor
Photo from the Robert J Girouard Collection
Files
Collection
Citation
“Sepia Photograph Odd Fellows Block in Farmington, NH,” Farmington Historical Society-Museum of Farmington History, accessed April 27, 2024, https://farmingtonnhhistory.omeka.net/items/show/672.