South Main Street looking north, 1937

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

South Main Street looking north, 1937

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.27.039

Date:

1937

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of South Main Street in Concord, NH, looking north and dated 1937. The image shows a busy street with cars driving down the street and parked along both sides of the street. The caption states, "South Main Street Looking North / 1937 / East side of the street. Home of Mrs. Mary A. Pickering, widow of Jonathan L. who was in 1883 high sheriff of Merrimack county and auctioneer 10 Warren street, Pickering block which was razed in July 1957 to make room for the new National Bank building. Mrs. Pickering gave this building to Fred Chamberlin, who was her chauffeur and handy man. Tydol Station was Henry's on the site of the home of Leland A. Smith, silver plating 9 Depot street. Large brick house built before 1864 by James R. Hill harness and trunk maker, and sole owner of the 'Concord Harness' at his death he left the house to his son Edson J. Hill. Edson's widow sold the house to William H. Hoyt, for the use as undertaker's parlors."

Subjects:

Streets , Automobiles , Dwellings , Buildings

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item