Contributed by Pejepscot History Center
Description
Harry Winchester Allen was born June 28, 1863. Mr. Allen became a druggist and joined his father, Calvin W., and brother, Everett in the ownership and operation of Allen's Drug Store at 148 Maine Street, Brunswick. After their father died, Everett and Harry took over the business. In 1922, Everett became sick and died, and Harry ran the business until his death on August 16, 1924. The businesses on Maine Street all closed for one hour so they could attend the funeral and pay their respects.
Typed on back of photograph: For Friday. Harry W. Allen, who takes the part of Colonel Dyer, in the opera "The Frogs of Windham", to be presented Thursday evening under the auspices of the Young People's Union of the Universalist church. Story by wire.
About This Item
- Title: Harry W. Allen, Brunswick, ca. 1890
- Creator: Reed
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 18 cm x 13.5 cm
- Local Code: OH1726.3
- Object Type: Image
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