W. H. Dunlap & Co., 1915

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

W. H. Dunlap & Co., 1915

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.49.033

Date:

1915

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the exterior of W. H. Dunlap & Co. at 99 North Main Street in Concord, NH, dated 1915. The caption states, "W. H. Dunlap & Company 99 North Main Street 1915 This was one of Concord's best-known drug firms conducted by Mr. William H. Dunlap. This business was started August 29, 1889, at 117 North Main street, the proprietors at that time were Mr. Dunlap and Roland A. Jeffers. It was at that location until January 1, 1895, when they moved to this location. Mr. Jeffers remained with the firm until March 8, 1912, when he retired to enter the real estate business after 23 years with Mr. Dunlap. The store was connected with an Eastman Kodak agency and a photographic department for developing, printing, and enlarging which was in charge of Walter E. Dunlap, son of the proprietor, he has a large mail business from all over the state. Mr. William H. Dunlap was connected with the drug business in this city for over thirty-seven years at this time (1915) The druggist's mortar sign at the corner of the building was studded with colored jewels and was lighted by electricity. It was a very pretty sight. This store was located at the corner of North Main and Capital street, in the Sanborn Block. Razed in the twenties to make room for the New Hampshire Saving Bank."

Subjects:

Drugstores

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

William H. Dunlap & Co.

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

11