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"



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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"


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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


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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.


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From New Hampshire Then And Now:

Here is the old Glen Street School in Farmington,N.H. about 1900. Built in 1889 it originally was comprised of two large rooms. One on upper level and one on the lower level. From 1890 to 1912 the school was used for the education of primary students and later the school added intermediate grades. In 1912 the two rooms were divided into four rooms. In 1923 the school population grew so much that a $5,000.00 addition was made. This school was closed down around 1960. After years of being used as a home base by local businesses, and a fair amount of neglect, the Glen Street School building in 1990 was torn down. Much of this information was taken from the Farmington,N.H. Historical Society website.


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Size 3.5" x 5.5"


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Included with the photos is this account of possible history by Linda Peckham:

This group of pictures are of the Tanner home at 39 Main Street. This property was purchased by
William H Tanner in 1851 from Jonathan Roberts according to the registry of deeds .Both of these
names are on the 1871 town map of Farmington. I'm not sure if the property had buildings on it when
it was purchased.

The people in the photo might be William H Tanner (1825-1906) and his wife Martha (Giles) Tanner
(1844-1918) or it is possible that is John Tanner(l788-I868) William"s father His mother Mary Jane
(Thompson) Tanner (1789-1859) had probably passed away.

William & Martha had 4 children: Charles 1865-1890. Once 1866-1950. Lizzy 1870-1936. and George
Irving 1878-1959.

George Irving and his wife moved in with his mother Martha after Williams passing, after her passing
he brought out his sisters to own the property. He and his wife Gertrude (Smart) Tanner lived there until
their deaths. They had three children Leona (1911-1911), Evelyn (Tanner) Furber (1912-1997) and
Floyd I. (1914-2011).

Floyd bought the property from his parents before their deaths. He and his wife Edna (Marcoux) Tanner
lived on the property until their passing 2011 and 2016 respectively.

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.


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.

Size: Each photograph is approxiamtely 7"x12". matted. The entire matted set is 43" x 11."


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Norma Otis Park

Farmington - Norma O. Park of Farmington, NH passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2021.

Born June 16, 1938, daughter of Ernest and Evelyn Glidden, she resided almost all of her life in Farmington, NH. Norma enjoyed basketball in her youth and was a proud graduate of Farmington High School, class of 1956.

Norma married the love of her life Bob on March 23, 1956. The two spent time on both the East and West coast while Bob was an active member of the United States Air Force. They eventually made it back to her beloved hometown of Farmington. Her greatest joy in life was raising her three children Cathie, Mitch and Mike. Norma was also a beloved grandmother to her three grandchildren Katrina, Ashley and Mikey.

Throughout her life, Norma worked at a local shoe factory, helped her husband Bob with errands and bookkeeping for his automotive and towing business and took great pride in being a bail commissioner for local police departments.

Norma enjoyed antiquing, bingo, and playing cribbage with her family. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church, Farmington Woman's Club and the Farmington Historical Society. She also loved spending time at Wells Beach with her family.

Norma was known for her sense of humor and dedication to helping those in need. She always exhibited a resilient strength throughout her life and did whatever was needed to help support her family.

She is preceded by her parents Ernest and Evelyn Glidden, father and mother in law Everett and Lois Park, son Mitchell Park, nephew Lance Tarmey and niece Norma-Jody Tarmey. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Robert Park, daughter Cathie Shepherd and her husband Don, son Michael Park and his wife Lisa, daughter in law Bonnie Park, sister Natalie Jones, niece Fern Brennan, niece Lisa Tarmey, three grandchildren Katrina Reible, Ashley Davis and Michael R. Park, three great grandchildren Brody, Evelyn and Kane and many great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington on Saturday, November 20th at 1:00.


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Size: 63.5" L x 9.75 W Rattle 1.5" L x .75 W

Condition. Good

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Size: 7.5" H x 2.75" W

Condition: Excellent

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