South East Corner of Square L-38

Circa 1946-1948 black and white photograph of the south-east corner of the Woodstock Public Square Park in Woodstock, Illinois. In the park are mature elm trees, park benches and paths. In the background are two and three story brick buildings.

Title

South East Corner of Square L-38

Description

Part of the same series as Montgomery Ward (ID 183) and View in Business Section (ID 182), this photo of Van Buren and S. Benton street businesses was taken from the Square. Identifiable businesses include:
103 E. Van Buren: Sears (1952-1958)
105 E. Van Buren: H. W. Schmidt (1946-48) and Moose (1942-50)
107 E. Van Buren: E. G. Shinner Market (1938-48)
109: E. Van Buren: National Tea Company (1940-48)
111 E. Van Buren: E. J. Field Hardware (1926-1952)
113 E. Van Buren: Woodstock Heating (1940-48)
113 S. Benton: Woodstock Dry Goods Company (1899-1970)

(dates mainly from city directories, not research, except Field Hardware (!) and Woodstock Dry Goods)

Date

1946-1948

Citation

L. L. Cook Co. Milwaukee, “South East Corner of Square L-38,” Woodstock Public Library Archives, accessed October 4, 2024, https://woodstockpubliclibraryarchives.omeka.net/items/show/354.

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