Contributed by Walker Memorial Library
Description
This photograph shows the Main Street Department store Lafond and Company's automobile decorated for a parade. The parade was likely Westbrook's centennial parade in 1914.
Lafond & Co. was started in 1884, by Sifroy Lafond, who moved here from Canada in 1892, after having operated a department store in Canada for several years. LaFond & Co. continued to be a viable part of Westbrook's retail community until it closed in the 1960s. Passenger to right of driver in picture is Hormidas Alexis LaFond who owned LaFond & Co. after the passing of his father, Sifroy.
About This Item
- Title: Lafond and Co. Department Store car, Westbrook, ca. 1914
- Creation Date: circa 1914
- Subject Date: circa 1914
- Location: Saccarappa, Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 13.5 cm
- Local Code: Notebook 7, page13
- Object Type: Image
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- Parades & processions--Maine--Westbrook
- Centennial celebrations--Maine--Westbrook
- Automobiles--Maine--Westbrook
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Walker Memorial Library800 Main Street, Westbrook, ME 04092
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