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Contributed by Sanford-Springvale Historical Society

Description

E.E. and J.W. Goodwin Store on Main Street, Springvale, circa 1890. The sign over the store reads, "Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots & Shoes."

Edmund E. Goodwin of Springvale began mercantile life at age 15 as a clerk in a tobacco store in Brooklyn, N.Y., and later was a clerk in a number of dry goods establishments.

In 1877 he entered into business with his father at Springvale, where he became senior partner of the firm of E.E. and J.W. Goodwin, general merchants and manufacturers of clothing.

Goodwin also was a director in the Sanford National Bank.

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About This Item

• Title: E.E. and J.W. Goodwin Store, Main Street, Springvale, ca. 1890
• Creator: Fred Philpot
• Creation Date: circa 1890
• Subject Date: circa 1890
• Location: Springvale, Sanford, York County, ME
• Media: Photographic print
• Dimensions: 17.79 cm x 24.22 cm
• Local Code: C-427
• Collection: Index to the Glass Negatives, Tom Ursia Donations
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Stores, Retail--Maine--Springvale
• E.E. and J.W. Goodwin Store (Springvale, Me.)--Photographs

People

• Goodwin, Edmund E

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For more information about this item, contact:

Sanford-Springvale Historical Society
P. O. Box 276 505 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 490-1028
Website

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