Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 13186
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
As part of the Fourth of July festivities businesses would often take the opportunity to advertise their wares. The management team of the 'Songo Plaids' pose for a photo opportunity in 1895, on the corner of Bridge and Main Street. The shops on this corner consisted of the C. B. Woodman Drug Store, the Winslow and Brown Cigar and Tobacco shop, and the Bragdon Brothers Boots and Shoes store. Offices occupying the second floor of the building where the signs can be seen advertising D. G. H. Hawkes Dentist, a Real Estate Office, and a Law office.
About This Item
- Title: Main Street, Westbrook, July 4, 1895
- Creation Date: 1895-07-04
- Subject Date: 1895-07-04
- Location: Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12.3 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 4025, Box 20/3
- Collection: Ernest R. Rowe photograph collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Advertisements
- Fourth of July celebrations--Westbrook--Maine
- Parades & processions--Maine--Westbrook
- Stores & shops--Maine--Westbrook
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
