Historic Map - Windsor Locks, CT - 1913
Description
Reproduction image of the community known as Windsor Locks, CT, published by Hughes & Bailey in 1913. Located in Hartford County along the Connecticut River, Windsor Locks was named for a group of locks that form part of the Enfield Falls Canal which is used to bypass shallow portions of the river. Known as "Pinemeadow" for years, the town was incorporated in 1854 as Windsor Locks. This 1913 town booster memorializes Windsor Locks' select men: James E. Lally, James W. Gantley and Edwin Upton; its Board of Assessors: Edward Maher and W. J. O'Brien; and its Collector of Taxes: James E. Murphy.
The map features inset illustrations of Public School, Congregational Church, Episcopal Church, Memorial Hall, State Capitol Hartford, Olde Yellow Tavern, Methodist Church, Catholic Church, Parochial School, C. H. Dexter and Sons, J. E. Mooney, The J. R. Montgomery Co., Anchor Mills Paper Co. and F. S. Bidwell & Co.
Complete reference list below.
Features references to the following locations:
Ahern, John. Farmer. Suffield St.
Allen Pease Co., The. House Furnishings, Plumbing & Hot Water Heating. Main St.
American Writing Paper Company. Windsor Paper Co. Division. Canal Bank.
Ashley, F. L. Station Agt. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Main St.
Bidwell, F. S. & Co. Lumber and Building Materials, Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Paints, Seeds, Fertilizers, etc. Store, Main St.; Lumber Yard, North Main and Chestnut Sts.
Boyer's Bowling Alleys. B. Boyer, Prop., Center St.
Carroll, James E. Harness, Robes and Blankets. Main St.
Colli, Charles. Flour, Grain and Feed. Center St.
Coly, Patsy. Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco & Groceries, Confectionery, Postal Cards and Toys. Imported Olive Oil a Specialty. Mather Block, Main St.
Costello, Thos. Tobacco Dealer. No. Main St.
Cutler, L. D. Jeweler and Optician. P. O. Block, Main St.
Dexter, C. H. & Sons. A. D. Coffin, H. R. Coffin. Mfrs. Star Manifold, Linen Papers & Star Manuscript Covers. Canal Bank
Drake, Willard H. Mason & Builder. Spring St.
Eagan, Edwin P. Dry Goods, Clothing, Ladies' & Gents' Furnishings. 18 Main St.
Eagan, John E. Civil Engineer. Spring St.
Furey, J. W. Dry Goods and Groceries, Ales, Wines and Liquors; agency for the leading foreign steamship lines. Main St.
Gatti, Angelo, Ladies' and Gents' Tailor. Spring St.
Horton, E. & Son Co. Lathe Chucks, Face Plate Jaws and Drill Chucks. Canal Bank
Hotel Byrnes. J. J. Byrnes, Prop., opp. R. R. Station.
Hotel Windsor. Edw. Parsons, Prop., on line of H. & S. St. R'y. Warehouse Point. Livery Stable connected.
Jenkins, Alfred. Boots, Shoes & Rubbers. Main St.
Journal Printing Corporation, The. Job Printing Department. High-grade Work. Office, Spring St.
Kane, Mae L. Stenographer, Main St.
Keevers, James. Groceries and Provisions. Main St.
Kraeling, W. C. North St.
Kulle, Karl C. Tobacco Warehouse. No. Main St.
Kurzmack, M. 5 and 10 Cent Store. Main St.
Lebell, H. N. Druggist. Main St., Bidwell Bldg.
MacAlpine, G. S. Manager American Writing Paper Co. Canal Bank.
MacLaughlin, J. P. Horseshoer and Blacksmith. Grove St.
Mather, Clarence W. Dry Goods and Small Wares. Main St.
McCue & Hendsey. Real Estate. Oak St.
McCue, P. T. General Truckman. Spring St.
McCoon, Ira. Carpenter and Builder. Repair Shop. Spring St.
McGinn, W. J. Wines & Liquors. Main St.
Mooney, J. E. Stoves & Ranges, Plumbing & Heating. Funeral Director. Oak & Center Sts.
Montgomery, Co., The J. R. Mfrs. Cotton Warps & Mercerized Yarns. Canal Bank.
Mulcahy, Dr. John J. Dentist. Spring St.
Murlless, Dr. F. T., Jr. Dentist. Bidwell Building, Main St.
Northern Connecticut Light & Power Co., The. Walter P. Schwabe, General Manager. Canal Bank, opp. Elm St.
O'Brien, J. P. Supt. American Writing Paper Co. Canal Bank.
Pagnotta, W. Custom Tailor. Spring St.
Phelps, B. H. Manager F. S. Bidwell & Co. Lumber Dept. Main St.
Pine Meadow Farm. M. L. Webb. Center St.
Preli, B. Foreign & Domestic Groceries. Pure Italian Olive Oil, Fruits & Confectionery. Grove St.
Prentice, R. W. Imported & Domestic Fancy Groceries. Main St.
Porter, C. A. Bookkeeper, Medlicott Co. Canal Bank.
Saxton Bros. Steam & Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Tinning, General Repair Work. Cherry Lane
Shellington, H. S. Supt. C. H. Dexter & Sons.
Sterling, Gilbert B. District Manager, North Western Mutual Life Ins. Co. Spring St.
Southern New England Telephone Co., The. Geo. C. Rising, Exchange Manager. Main St.
Videon's Cafe. J. H. Videon, Prop. Main St.
Viggiano, A. V. Barber. Main St.
Viola, Leo. Fruits, Confectionery, Olive Oils, Cigars, etc. Main St.
Wilcox, Leon. Post Master. Main St.
Windsor Locks Auto Company, The. N. C. Williams, Treas. Engineers & Contractors. Main St.
Windsor Locks Journal, The. J. M. Morse, Pres., Geo. W. Wallace, Vice-Pres., Office, Spring St.
Windsor Locks Machine Co. C. W. Sadler. Engineers, Iron Founders, Machinists. Canal Bank.
Windsor Locks Monumental Works, The. E. T. Leach, Prop. Marble & Granite Monuments. All kinds of Cemetery Work, Stone Cutting and Lettering. Grove St.
Windsor Locks Public Library. Main St.
Windsor Locks Trust & Safe Deposit Co., The. Wm. Mather, Pres. Main St.
Woodworth, T. W. Overseer, J. R. Montgomery Co., Lower Mill. Canal Bank.
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