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Business enterprises, 1861-1970

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Billheads and advertisements for Litchfield businesses J.J. Hannon, dealer in choice beef, mutton, lamb, veal, pork, hams, bacon, corned beef, poultry, tongues, etc. W.J. Bissell - house painting, paper hanging, varnishing, graining, etc. Dated 14 Nov 1878. Daniels, Mr. C.F. advertisement for giving instruction on the pianoforte, organ and in harmony. Price list of his pianoforte compositions. F.D. McNeil & Co. - dry goods, groceries, crockery and glass ware; paper hangings, yankee notions, etc. Dated 3 May 1867. James Humphrey, Jr. - publisher of the Litchfield Enquirer. Dated 11 May 1861. Ganung & Elmore - grand opening in Beach's Block Nov. 27, 1880. Ganung & Elmore - the cheapest place in Litchfield county to buy dry goods, groceries, etc. Beach's Block. [photocopy of adv. card] The Haberdashers, Ltd. Litchfield Commons, West St. Men's clothing. Litchfield Steam Mill, Shepaug Stations, Litchfield: meal, corn oats, and feed of all kings; coal & wood at reasonable prices. S.G. Beach, proprietor; W.M. Johnson, agent. Advertising card. M. LaHart & Co. Season's greetings card. Has photo of sleighs on the Litchfield Green with Phelps Tavern & Apothecary shop in background. Meafoy, Eugene W. Morrow's fine shoes. advertising card. Peck, Edwin B. Dealer in meats of all kinds, fish, vegetables. trade card, n.d. Peck, Walter K. Dry goods, groceries, crockery, &c. trade card, n.d. Perkins and Scott. Meats, fish & vegetables. West St. advertising card. Reynolds, M.J. Millinery. Main St., Litchfield. Opening [acc.# 1984-25] Sanford & Sharp of Litchfield. Ad for stoves made by Bussey & McLeod Stove Co., Troy, N.Y. Smith Brothers. Fine groceries. Litchfield, May 1, 1884. Smith, Samuel E. Piano tuning, voicing, action regulating. card. Superior Foods, 44 West St. Litchfield. 1970 calendar. A.J. Tyrrell - Auction sale of groceries and store goods at his store in East Litchfield, Ct., March 27, 1886. The Variety Store, Phelps' block - 1887. E.L. Phelps Phelps' Tavern, 1911. Envelope. Wessells & Gates, druggists & apothecaries, North St., Litchfield invoice. Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe business card. R.P. Smith, dealer in antique furniture. Repairing done in all its branches. {this was formerly the Apothecary Shop} #9 East Street.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-1970

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the File: 5 Linear Feet (10 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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