East side of Square 1867-72
Title
East side of Square 1867-72
Description
Shows the east side of the Square after a snowstorm sometime before the fire of 1872. Garvis Blakeslee began his business after 1866. Whitson's & Sons Hardware and Stoves came to Woodstock in 1854. The fire of 1872 started in the Whitson's store, allegedly by a disgruntled employee.
116 N. Benton: G. Blakeslee
114 N. Benton: Hardware & Stoves
112 and 110 N. Benton
108 N. Benton: Boots and the man on the awning
Awnings were often wooden and not strong enough to withstand heavy snow, so had to be shoveled
Photo taken from Medlar's window from Cass street
116 N. Benton: G. Blakeslee
114 N. Benton: Hardware & Stoves
112 and 110 N. Benton
108 N. Benton: Boots and the man on the awning
Awnings were often wooden and not strong enough to withstand heavy snow, so had to be shoveled
Photo taken from Medlar's window from Cass street
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Date
1867/1872
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Citation
Medlar Studios, Woodstock, “East side of Square 1867-72,” Woodstock Public Library Archives, accessed October 14, 2026, https://woodstockpubliclibraryarchives.omeka.net/items/show/175.
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