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Description
Old Town’s Main Street developed from the 19th century onward into the hub of retail and business, with many stores and public buildings along the street. This postcard depicts some of the businesses along the street in the 1930s, including the First National Store and Cutler’s clothing store.
Israel Cutler, president of the town’s synagogue, was one of a group of Jewish merchants who opened stores in the downtown area of Old Town. Israel worked as a weaver for the Old Town Woolen Company before opening his own store by 1926. Cutler’s store on North Main Street sold clothing and advertised the latest women’s fashions.
The caption reads, "Main Street, Old Town, Maine."
The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.
About This Item
- Title: Main Street, Old Town, ca. 1938
- Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Old Town, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Linen texture postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
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