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Mr. Fixit's General Repair Shop
WILFRED SILVERNAIL, Prop. 137 Ferry Street Springfield, Mass.
Restaurants,-Roofing Contractors
158 SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
Canton Restaurant
Hong Mien Ying and Ung Lang, Proprietors
111-115 Worthington St. Springfield, Mass. The Most Up-to-Date
American and Chinese Restaurant Telephone River 1408
The Eagle Restaurant Private Dining Rooms for Banquets AMERICAN AND CHINESE DISHES Music and Dancing Every Evening Telephone River 3437 17 Lyman Street Springfield, Mass. Near Railroad Station
Tel. River 1167
Res. Tel. Walnut 3727-J
Tin, Tar and Gravel Roofing, Asphalt Shingles and Roll Roofing.
Morris Katz
Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractor
Estimates Carefully Given on New or Old Work
GIVE US A TRIAL
Galvanized Iron Cornices, Skylights Metal Ceilings Furnaces Installed and Repaired
Prompt Service To All
149 Sharon St.
Springfield, Mass.
Restaurants
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY 158A
Di Santis Restaurant
347 Dwight Street - One Flight Up Near Worthington Street
A Real Italian Eating Place
At Last! An Italian Restaurant in Springfield where you may dine amid an atmosphere of excellence.
Our kitchen is under the supervision of an Italian chef of unusual experience-former chef of the American Embassy at Rome and Leopold Rothschild of London.
Arrangements for Banquets and Parties (Tables Reserved)
Phone River 1591
For Reservations OPEN SUNDAYS
158B SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
T HE policeman becomes your friend when he tells you that those you seek can be found at "the fourth house from the corner on the right side of the street".
The new street guide is designed to estab- lish the same cordial relationship. It gives you the same information in the same friendly man- ner.
The Price & Lee Co Publishers City Directories "Of the people, for the people" Since 1873
Roofing Contractors,-Rubber Goods
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY 159
R. B. SHATTUCK, Pres. and Treas. H. L. MILLER, Vice-Pres.
Alexander Grant & Son, Inc.
ESTABLISHED 1872
ROOFING and WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS Room 615, Court Square Building 31 Elm Street Phone River 6790 Springfield, Mass.
The Guarantee Roofing Co.
Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Gravel, Tin, Metal and Asphalt Shingle Roofing 15-17 Seventh St. Tel. River 3780 Springfield, Mass.
H. C. Sheaffer Co., Inc.
Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors
Office and Shop, 30 Eldridge Avenue Telephone Walnut 1896 West Springfield, Mass.
The Alling Rubber Company RUBBER GOODS SPORTING GOODS AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES RUBBER FOOTWEAR - RUBBER CLOTHING Telephone River 95 261 Main Street Springfield, Mass.
Rubber Stamps,-Rugs (Oriental)
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SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
ESTABLISHED 1865
INCORPORATED 1883 RE-INCORPORATED 1910
The R. H. Smith Mfg. Co.
Stamps, Seal and Stencil Goods WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Rubber Stamps, Dating Stamps, Sign Markers Numbering Stamps. Notarial and Society Seals Interchangeable Rubber Type in Sets. Inks, Pads and Holders for Rubber and Metal Stamps
Manufacturers of a Complete Line of Apparatus and Supplies for Stamp Makers
367 Worthington St., cor. Chestnut Springfield, Mass.
R. P. Childs Stamp Co. RUBBER STAMPS
QUICK SERVICE
PRICES REASONABLE
Ink and Pads Daters and Numberers Stamp Racks
Numbering Machines Brass and Bronze Signs Brass Checks Notary Public and Corporation Seals
274 Main St. Tel. River 3513 Springfield, Mass.
UNITED ORIENTAL RUG MFG. COMPANY
Established 1906
2nd and 3rd floor
Carpeting, Cleaning and Repairing Upholstering and Furniture Repairing of all kinds Free Illustrated Catalogue Telephone River 4409 119 Liberty St.
NEW RUGS MADE FROM OLD CARPETS
Springfield, Mass.
THE PRICE & LEE CO.
Directories
Mailing Lists
Maps Guides
Addressing
Telephone River 5620
387 Main Street
Springfield, Mass.
Rugs (Oriental),- Sewing Machines,-Sheet Metal Work
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY 161
Piligian Bros. & Co.
Importers of ORIENTAL RUGS Native Experts Washing and Repairing Estimates Cheerfully Given
Telephone Walnut 6364 137 State Street
Crescent Carpet Cleaning and Rug Renovating Co. PILIGIAN BROS. & CO., Props. CARPET CLEANSING By Which Process Do You Have Yours Cleaned ? TUMBLER-COMPRESSED AIR-STEAM, HAND WASHING? WE HAVE THEM ALL ORIENTAL RUGS-Cleansed and Washed by Persian Process. Repaired and Stretched by Native Experts.
TELEPHONE RIVER 3196 Booklets Sent on Request
56 Harrison Ave., cor. Dwight St., Springfield, Mass.
GRISWOLD'S Ernest F. Edwards, Prop. Dealer in Sewing Machines Needles, Parts and Repairs for All Kinds Accordion Plaiting and Pinking
Buttons Hemstitching Done
Button Holes Made to Order 19 Besse Place Springfield, Mass.
The All-Metal Co.
Light and Heavy Sheet Metal Work Of Every Description. Coppersmithing, Machinery Guards, Industrial Equipment, Metal Stamping METAL SHOW CASES If they hesitate somewhere else, come to us. 531 Worthington St. Phone River 7491 Springfield, Mass.
Sheet Metal Work,-Shoes
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SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
ESTABLISHED 1882
C. E. Rice Co.
CHAS. A. A. RICE
Tin, Copper and Sheet Metal Work Anything in Sheet Metal to Your Order Tanks, Cans, Boxes, Pans, Stove Pipe, Special Articles, etc. Phone River 8200 331 Dwight Street Springfield, Mass.
The Clement Co.
BANISTER SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Telephone River 6570
Stearns Building Springfield Massachusetts
291 Bridge Street
Dictators of Fashion Walk-Over Shoes
Walk-Over Boot Shop James T. Schauweker, Prop.
320 Main Street Springfield, Mass.
YOUR "NEIGHBORHOOD STORE"
Sells the RED ARROW GUIDE
NEW MAP SHOWING STREETS
Street Guide Giving Descriptions and Intersections Save Time and Worry BUY IT AND BE PLEASED
THE PRICE & LEE CO., Publishers
Signs,-Steel and Iron,-Storage and Trucking
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY 163
Thos. usack
Outdoor Painted Display ADVERTISING ELECTRIC SIGNS
Store and Commercial Signs, Bronze, Copper, Brass, Wood, Cloth, Glass
59 Taylor St. Phone Walnut 391
Providence Steel and Iron Co. Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron Providence, R. I. Springfield Office Third National Bank Building Representative Res. River 4079 M
R. R. McNamee, Jr.
Tels.
Office, Walnut 1760
L. J. DANIELS, Mgr. Telephone River 98
Central Storage Warehouse " WHERE CARE SAVES WEAR" Local and Long Distance Moving Storage-Packing-Shipping Warehouse 270-274 Liberty St., Springfield, Mass.
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Store Fixtures,-Stoves and Furnaces
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SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
Doane & Williams Co.
Manufacturers STORE FIXTURES Cabinet Work of All Kinds Lumber, Paints, Hardware Factory and Yard 955 Chicopee Street Willimansett
A. H. Adleson
Thos. Epstein
Holyoke Auction Co. Largest Assortment of New and Used Store Fixtures
Cash or Terms Bought and Sold Entire Stocks and Store Fixtures Bought for Cash 524 High Street Tel. 1067 Holyoke, Mass.
Alex Gardner
SHOWCASE MANUFACTURER
Show Cases, Wall Cases, Counters, Etc. Bought, Sold and Made to Order Glass Shelves and Tops
Shop, 43 Park St. Telephone River 5819 Springfield, Mass.
George R. Estabrook
Ranges, Stoves and Furnaces Steam and Hot Water Heaters
Sheet Metal and Galvanized Iron Work. Steam, Gas and Hot Water Piping
8 New Dwight St. Telephone River 204
Springfield, Mass.
Tailor,-Theatre
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY 165
Established 1909
W. F. Homicki
LADIES' and GENTS' TAILOR Suits Made To Order
We Call
and Deliver
CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING FRENCH DRY CLEANING AND DYEING
249 Belmont Avenue cor. Keith Street
RIVER 3281
Springfield, Mass.
POLI'S PALACE The Finest Theatre in New England
CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCES Safest, Largest and Best Appointed Highest Grade Vaudeville AND Paramount Pictures at Bargain Prices
192-194 Worthington St., Springfield, Mass.
Tax Specialists,-Towel Supply,- Trucking and Moving
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The Shelley Company of Springfield Tax Specialists
AUSTIN E. PLUMB
SANFORD C. PLUMB
JOHN H. LACEY CLARENCE B. CLARK
TELEPHONE 6880
1022 Third National Bank Building Springfield, Mass.
Springfield Coat, Apron and Towel Supply Co. F. U. WELLS, Proprietor Goods Furnished in Springfield And Surrounding Cities and Towns All Goods Custom Made 61 Franklin St. Springfield, Mass.
Export Freight Forwarders-Warehousing
ASSACHUSETTS,
NEW M YORK LOTOR SERVICE, I N
OFFICES
c. WAREHOUSES
Springfield, Mass. 125 Armory
Phones [ Wal. 228 Wal.1532
Daily Motor Truck Service To Springfield - Holyoke - New York - Philadelphia and Intermediate Points Main Office
Springfield, Mass. 125 Armory
Hartford, Conn. 220 State Street Phone 2-2976
Hartford, Conn. 116 Commerce Street
New York, N. Y. 170 W. Broadway
Phones . Walker 5556 Walker 5557
125 Armory Springfield, Mass.
New York, N. Y . 170 W. Broadway
Central Transfer
GEORGE G. McRAE, Prop. Local and Long Distance Furniture and Piano Moving TELEPHONE CONNECTION 25 Vine Street
Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving,-Excavating
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
167
BILL KNEELAND SPRINGFIELD NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SERVICE BOSTON
BILL KNEELAND, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Furniture & Piano Moving
Closed Cars For Long Distance Furniture Moving Local Moving as Usual BOSTON OFFICE, 139 Pearl Street Tel. Liberty 2677 SPRINGFIELD OFFICE, 222 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, 3302 Fairmount Ave. Telephone Preston 6250
Tel. Walnut 1925 and 4352 NEW YORK OFFICE, 325 Hudson Street. Tel. Canal 0977 and Canal 6953
B. Edgerton
TRUCKING
GRADING
EXCAVATING
"No job too small or too large"
Residence Phone River 3056-M Business Phone Walnut 6951
207 Sharon Street
Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving
168 SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
Dempsey & Davis
Local and Long Distance Furniture and Piano Movers Machinery Movers Freight Work DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE PRICES REASONABLE ALL WORK GUARANTEED
ONE OF OUR FIVE-TON TRUCKS It pays to do business with a reliable concern. Try us and be convinced For Service and Rates call Walnut 4227 Estimates Cheerfully Given 42 Keith Street Springfield, Mass.
Springfield Express
M. GOLDBERG, Prop.
MASS
SPRINGFIELD EXPRESS PADDED MOVING VANS
FURNITURE MOVING AND PIANO HOISTING
LONG DISTANCE FORWARDING
Storehouse, 18-22 Sharon Street
Office Telephone, Walnut 2117-W Residence Telephone, Walnut 2117-R
Office, 8 Cypress St. Springfield, Mass.
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Trucking and Moving
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
"Gangway for the Sulli-Van!".
(J. J. Sullivan's Monster Moving Van)
This efficient fleet of Sulli-Vans is the largest in New England outside of Boston, and the enormous Sulli-Vans are as familiar to the inhabitants of New York, Philadelphia, Washington and a score of other distant cities as they are to the people of Springfield themselves. "Gangway for the Sulli-Van!" is a catch phrase known from Atlanta to Portland. No town is too far away to be reached by a Sulli-Van.
Next Time get a Sulli-Van
Moving Piano Moving a Specialty All Goods Insured while in Transit
Packing Shipping
Telephone Walnut 2900 and say "I want a Sulli-Van"
J. J. Sullivan Moving
19 Broadway Springfield, Mass.
Piano Moving
BY MEN OF EXPERIENCE
Our many years' experience in the handling of pianos, no matter how difficult the conditions, warrant us in stating that we are the most competent in the city
MOVED PACKED FURNITURE SHIPPED DISTRIBUTED
Auto Vans for Long Distance and Local Moving. We handle Pianos for the lar- gest music houses in Springfield
Ivers Express
River 595 and Residence Walnut 2994
Office, 44 Pynchon St. Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving
170 SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
Office Phone Walnut 5440-R
Residence, 45 Church Street Phone Walnut 5440-W
GLOTH TRANSFER CO. LOCAL
AND
LONG DISTANCE MOVING
MAX GLOTH, Prop.
9 Cypress Street
Springfield, Mass.
C. W. HINKLEY, Treasurer Residence Phone, RIVER 3585-R
E. H. GEORGE, President Residence Phone
Co.
Fulton Trucking DAILY EXPRESS to Pittsfield, Greenfield and Northampton FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING Light and Heavy Trucking Office Phone: RIVER 3585-W
54 Cypress Street Springfield, Mass.
AFTER 5 P. M. CALL Walnut 2693-J
OFFICE PHONE Walnut 2855
Kelley Bros. Express LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TRUCKING PIANOS A SPECIALTY
48 Dwight Street
Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving,-Upholsterers
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
171
Paley Upholstery Co.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AND REMODELED
Auto Seats and Cushions Repaired
Slip Covers a Specialty
PHONE WALNUT 765
Free Estimates Work Called For and Delivered
697 Main Street
Springfield, Mass.
The Richards Transfer Co.
G. M. HANNA, Prop.
Furniture and Piano Moving Machinery, Safes. Freight Work a Specialty. Light and Heavy Trucking. Long Distance Moving Office Phone River 2092 Residence Phone Walnut 2518-J
244 Dwight Street Springfield, Mass.
The Price & Lee Co. Addressing, Mailing Lists, Mailing Multigraphed Letters Tel. River 5620 387 Main Street Springfield, Mass. Third National Bank Building
Welding and Brazing
172 SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
Cave Welding & Mfg. Co. "MAKE IT STRONG"
J. F. TUCKER, General Manager
DIN
WELD
CAVE BETTER AFG CO.
WELDING SPRINGFIE BRIDE
PORT.
Rego Equipment and Supplies
THING
We Weld Any WHERE TIME
Branch : Bridgeport, Conn.
"ASK US WHY WE DO BETTER WELDING"
453-455 Worthington Street Springfield, Mass. Tel. River 3983
"WE WELD ANYTHING" Don't forget the
Indian Welding Co.
S. A. MICKOOL, Prop.
Acetylene Welding, Cutting, Brazing and Repairing of every description
We weld cast iron, steel, aluminum, brass and bronze.
Is there anything broken in your home? Stoves, Beds, Washing Machines, Sewing Machines. Also all kinds of Automobile Parts, Scored Cylinders, etc. First Class Carbon Burning. See us for all your welding and repairing. Give us a trial. Satisfaction Guaranteed
Telephone River 2534
13 Cypress Street
Springfield, Mass.
Just above the arch
Window Cleaning
SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
173
OUR WORKMEN ARE RELIABLE
American Window Cleaning Co. INCORPORATED
General Cleaning Contractors Houses - Offices - Factories - Churches Our Men Are Insured 274 Main Street Springfield, Mass. CALL RIVER 3413
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SPRINGFIELD
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE
ATTRACTIONS, ADVANTAGES, AND RESOURCES OF
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Third City in Population, Second in Assessed Valuation ir Massachusetts,
FURNISHED ZY TRE
SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MASSACHUSETTS
Springfield is the center of a spider's web, with many lines of rail- roads leading to it. The city is 99 miles from Boston, 136 from New York City, and 103 from Albany, with many prosperous towns and cities lying in between. Many of the people living in these towns and cities patronize Springfield stores so that Springfield, with a population of 144,000 (estimated) is the trading center for 700,000. Railroads, trolleys, and good highways bring the trade to the city, and the stores and shops are always busy and prosperous.
SPRINGFIELD-THE CITY OF SERVICE
Springfield is the natural center of distribution for New England. It has been compared a great many times to Western cities in its being a live wire, and because of the energy and activity of its wide-awake citi- zens. One of the finest examples of their loyalty to the city is the Muni- cipal Group which stands as a testimony to the generosity and civic pride of the citizens.
SPRINGFIELD IS FAMOUS
Springfield is famous as the home of the Springfield Armory, with its great history, both past and present. The Springfield Rifle is known throughout the world. Likewise Springfield has other world-wide known industries,such as the G. & C. Merriam Company, publishers of Webster's Dictionary; National Equipment Company, candy machine manufacturers; East Springfield branch of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, fractional horse-power motors, radio equipment; Indian Motocycle Co., manufacturers of Indian Motocycles; Wason Manufac- turing Company, steam and electric cars; Kibbe Bros., confectionery manufacturers; Milton Bradley Company, kindergarten supplies and
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games; Handy Chocolate Company, manufacturers of sweet chocolate; Smith & Wesson, manufacturers of revolvers; and Rolls-Royce of America (a branch of the noted English firm) manufacturers of auto- mobiles, a recent addition to Springfield's industries. Springfield is the home of skilled mechanics.
There are 540 industries, producing 385 different products, located in metropolitan Springfield. Invested manufacturing capital $100,000,000. Annual value of manufacturing produce over $150,000,000. Annual pay roll $40,000,000.
BEAUTY AND ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY
Springfield is known as "The City of Homes," and rightly can claim this title from many other cities described in the same way, for the beauti- ful parks (951.96 acres) and boulevards in the city, with the stately homes under great trees, are indeed charming. Forest Park, given to the city through the munificence of E. H. Barney and many other generous citizens, with an area of 755.87 acres, is one of the finest public parks in the country. The drives in and around Springfield are many and beautiful.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD
William Pynchon and a band of brave followers founded Springfield in 1636, and on May 14 the town was organized. The early days involved many vicissitudes with the Indians, picturesque incidents, and affairs of marked bravery. In 1647 a large addition was made to the territory of Springfield by the General Court so that the city included Westfield, Suf- field, some of Southwick, West Springfield, Holyoke, Agawam, Chicopee, Enfield, Wilbraham, Somers, Ludlow, Longmeadow, and Hampden, but since then these have become independent cities and towns, although all were originally a part of Springfield.
In 1672 the village of Springfield was burned by Indians, but, Phoenix- like, arose.
In 1812 the southern part of Old Hampshire County was named Hamp- den and Springfield became a shire town. A Court House was erected in the town in 1821. On May 25, 1852, Springfield, with a population of 12,500, was incorporated as a city, and on May 25, 1886, the city celebrated its 250th anniversary; on May 25, 1911, in a delightful manner the 275th anniversary was likewise celebrated. The spirit of ancient and modern Springfield is embodied in the world-famous statue of Deacon Samuel Chapin, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which stands at the corner of Chest- nut and State streets.
AS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Springfield is noted as second to none in the excellence of its public schools. With three High Schools, a Vocational School, a large number of
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grade and private schools, also parochial schools, it maintains a high standard. There are 44 public schools in the city, including three High Schools and a Vocational School. The International Y. M. C. A. College and the American International College are also located in this city.
Like all New England cities it has many churches-65 churches and religious societies-and many noteworthy ones among them.
Springfield is the home of the Hampden County Improvement League, which was organized in 1913 by a committee of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of creating a better understanding between the business man and the farmer.
It is also the home of the Eastern States Agricultural and Industrial Exposition (another outgrowth of the Chamber of Commerce activities, organized in 1916) which organization has already gained a country-wide reputation. The attendance at the exposition of 1923 was 300,000.
BUILDINGS OF NOTE
Notable buildings in Springfield are: The Municipal Group; the Public Library; Springfield Art Museum; Museum of Natural History; Spring- field State Armory; Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company building; Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company building; Hall of Records; Union Trust Company building; the Third National Bank building; the new building of the Chapin National Bank and the Hamp- den Savings Bank; the Y. M. C. A. building; the three High School build- ings; Stearns building; Hotel Kimball; the Bridgway Hotel; Colony Club, and the Myrick Building (the headquarters of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Convention Bureau); Masonic Temple and Farm bank buildings.
SOCIAL ADVANTAGES
The social advantages are many, and the club life is indeed delightful. There are various charities in this city which are very active. The Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. occupy their own buildings; the Boys' Club, an institution offering social recreation to over 1,500 boys, is splendid for youthful exuberance; the Girls' Club, doing excellent work for the girls; the Womens' Club; the Nayasset Club, which is one of the leading men's clubs of New England; the Colony Club, which is located in the million dollar residence of the late D. B. Wesson; the Winthrop Club, and the Country Club, of Springfield, all housed in their own buildings; besides the Springfield Business Women's Club, the Rotary Club,Kiwanis Club, Publicity Club, Exchange Club, Lions and many other Clubs, literary and social, make the city a pleasant place in which to live as well as to work.
The proposed Americanization Council will co-ordinate the activities and be representative of the thirty units of Americanization service in the city, so that adequate co-operation may be rendered the City Govern- ment and its branches of service in this very important problem.
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SPRINGFIELD (1924) DIRECTORY
NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
The principal newspapers of Springfield are the Springfield Republican, with an international reputation; the Springfield Union, which is doing much towards the upbuilding of Springfield and western New England; and the Springfield Daily News. All of these papers are of a high grade, and the city is fortunate indeed in having them published here.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
The transportation facilities of Springfield are excellent. Over two hun- dred trains a day enter and leave the city on the three lines of railroads which enter here, New York, New Haven and Hartford, Boston and Albany, and the Boston and Maine.
TAXABLE VALUES, ETC.
Real Estate (1923)
$217,513,630
Personal Estate .. 31,937,770
Resident Bank Shares.
331,532
Total assessed. $249,782,932
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