Hartford and its points of interest; illustrated from original photographs (1895) (14761546986)

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Title: Hartford and its points of interest ; illustrated from original photographs

Year: 1895 (1890s)

Authors: Mercantile Illustrating Company (New York, N.Y.)

Subjects: Industries

Publisher: New York : Mercantile Illustrating Co.

Contributing Library: University of Connecticut Libraries

Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries

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. D. Mauu. Mr. Stevens, who is a native of Hartford, hasheld a commission of lieutenant in the First C. N. G.; Mr. Cloonan also claimsHartford as his birthplace ; while Mr. Mann, who is in charge of the watchdepartment, is a native of Germany; Mr. Schall, the founder of the house, is aNew Yorker. Their handsome store has a frontage on Main Street, corner ofAsylum Street, and extends back forty feet on Asylum, having entrances alsoon that street, while upstairs are the workrooms, where the manufacturing andrepairing are done. The firm do an extensive and valuable business, and carrya very large stock of fine jewelry, diamonds and other precious stones, watchesand clocks of the best makes, Dresdenware, cut glass, silverware, optical goodsof every description, bric-a-brac and fine stationery—making a specialty ofwedding invitations. They employ five clerks, who extend prompt aud courteousattention to all callers. A specialty is made of repairing fine watches andclocks, jewelry, etc. 96

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