USA > Massachusetts > Hampden County > Chicopee > Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee and Longmeadow directory 1956 > Part 8
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Your home, the house where your family can live and enjoy modern comfort in safety is an important mark of a man's success. It is natural that Gas, the modern fuel, is preferred for so many uses. "Only Gas is better, faster, cheaper"-and service is free.
For business and home, get the facts about Gas, for ...
Central heating -clean, silent, service free
Air conditioning - modern, efficient, sim- ple
Incineration - fast, clean, inexpensive
Refrigeration - quiet, dependable, economical
Water heating - low cost, durable, effective
Space heating - port- able
or stationary, economical
Cooking - fast, popu- lar, dependable
Special uses - call us for any special fuel problem you have - our engineering depart- ment is at your service to help you get the best answer
Gas
SPRINGFIELD
LIGHT COMPANY
Call RE 6-6321 for information or service State St., Springfield, Mass.
Gas Station Equipment
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Gillarco
GILBERT & BARKER MFG. CO. WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
GASOLINE PUMPS . AIR COMPRESSORS . HYDRAULIC LIFTS LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT · SERVICE STATION EQUIPMENT OIL BURNERS . BOILER BURNER UNITS . WARM AIR CONDITIONERS
Grocers,-Hardware
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SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC MARKET
COMPLETE LINE OF QUALITY FOOD PRODUCTS OUR OWN BAKERY ON PREMISES
FRUIT BASKETS
BIRDSEYE FROSTED FOODS AFG US PAT. OFF
PARTY CAKES
DELIVERY SERVICE 1176 MAIN STREET
S. & H. TRADING STAMPS . SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
Telephone RE 6-0311 FREE PARKING ON BLISS STREET
Carlisle's
CAMERAS GARDEN ACCESSORIES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
HARDWARE - TOOLS
PAINTS
RADIOS - TELEVISION
HOUSEWARE
SPORTING GOODS
MILL SUPPLIES - RETAIL - WHOLESALE
MAIN STORES Springfield, 1548 Main St. - Holyoke, 359 High St., cor. Appleton St. Phone RE 4-3171
Phone RE 9-9803
BRANCH STORES
SIXTEEN ACRES . WILBRAHAM RD., COR. PARKER ST.
THOMPSONVILLE 9 NO. MAIN ST. CHICOPEE FALLS - 94 MAIN ST. WINDSOR LOCKS 78 MAIN ST. WINCHESTER SQUARE - - 788 STATE ST.
EAST SPRINGFIELD - - 654 PAGE BLVD.
INDIAN ORCHARD 32 OAK ST. WEST SPRINGFIELD 82 ELM ST. THE X 522 SUMNER AVE. 168 BRIDGE STREET
1208 MAIN ST., COR. STATE ST.
Hardware
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0
HALL'S HARDWARE CO., INC.
FOR
"EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE"
TIN-SEA 151 .876
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Martin - Senour Paints
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Tels. RE 6-0375 - RE 6-0376
811 STATE STREET SPRINGFIELD 9, MASS.
MORRISSEY BROTHERS CO. HARDWARE DEALERS
PAINTS AND VARNISHES -:- GLASS
WALL PAPER
FISHING TACKLE £ SPORTING GOODS
Sanding Machines Rented PLUMBING SUPPLIES Waxing Machines Rented
141 MAIN STREET
TELEPHONE LINDEN 3-3301 INDIAN ORCHARD, MASS. 36 OAK STREET
Raymond's Paint & Hardware
VENETIAN BLINDS SHADES and SCREENS STORM WINDOWS
House Painting and Paperhanging Is Our Specialty
WALL PAPER RENTALS SANDERS and WAXERS
Telephone ST 8-0180
508 ARMORY STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
MARTI OUR
PIONEERS PURE PAINT
Heat Treating-Metal,-Heating Contractors
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
131
Springfield Heat Treating Corporation STEEL TREATING
TOOL and DIE HARDENING CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTION HARDENING PLASTIC MOLD HARDENING HIGH SPEED STEEL HARDENING CARBURIZING and CYANIDE HARDENING
ANNEALING - NORMALIZING ALUMINUM HARDENING and AGING SCALE FREE HARDENING COPPER BRAZING STAINLESS STEEL PROCESSED
24 HOURS A DAY SERVICE
99 MARGARET ST. Tel. RE 7-3523 SPRINGFIELD
DIVISION OF NEW ENGLAND METALLURGICAL CORP. 475 DORCHESTER AVE., SOUTH BOSTON, 8-9255
T. C. CROFT & CO. 31 Years in the Heating Business - No Substitute for Experience 599 PAGE BLVD. Telephone RE 4-6221 SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Janitrol AUTOMATIC HEATING
MUELLER CLIMATROL HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING ATTIC and VENTILATING FANS
HEATING CONTRACTOR Scientifically Engineered Heating Systems of All Types
GAS OR OIL
Member of American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers
W. J. WYNNE AND SONS HEATING and PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
L
POWER OIL BURNERS SERVICED AND INSTALLED
RE 4-3840
RE 3-4296
299 NOTTINGHAM STREET
SPRINGFIELD 4, MASS.
Hotels
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HIGHLAND HOTEL
"Every meal a pleasant memory""
THE HUGHLAND
MISMLAN
HOTEL
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In the Center of Springfield AMERICA'S GREATEST LOBSTER HOUSE Famous for its welcome, its hominess and its wonderful Kitchen GARAGE PARKING SPACE Air-Conditioned American Room for a Banquet up to 125 Persons Large Roman Room for Larger Meetings and Parties Up to 500 Before Making Final Arrangements for Your Banquet, Inspect Our Facilities, Services and Prices Dining Rooms Open From 7 A. M. to Midnight
The Highland owes its popularity to the really out- standing quality of its foods and beverages. People know that here they will find-always-delicious dishes and specialties, perfectly cooked and served in pleasant surroundings at sensible prices.
The men's Bar is known for its well kept draught beers and ales. The Highland cellars are well stocked with excellent wines, imported liqueurs and cordials, rare old bonded pre-prohibition whiskeys and leading brands of champagne.
TELEPHONE RE 4-2141
AIR CONDITIONED THROUGHOUT
B
The HIGHLAND Hotel
Radio and Music by MUZAK In Every Room
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
AHA
100 Modern Newly Decorated Rooms $2.75 and Up
28 HILLMAN STREET corner BARNES STREET SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
D
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Hotels 133
HOTEL BRIDGWAY
"SPRINGFIELD'S MOST POPULAR HOTEL"
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Mayfair Room Circular Bar Air-Conditioned
Mayfair Room Air-Conditioned Dancing Nightly
FIESTA BALL ROOM and TUDOR ROOM for CONVENTIONS MEETINGS BANQUETS
O
New Cocktail Lounge Air-Conditioned Popular Prices
Air-Conditioned Restaurant Finest in Chinese and American Food Reasonable Prices
FOR RESERVATIONS Dial RE 6-8341
OPPOSITE BUS TERMINALS 5 Minutes From Railroad Station
Broadway at Bridge Street
Springfield 3, Mass.
MOTEL BRIDGWAY
Hotels
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SHELTON HOTEL
A CRAIG HOTEL Springfield's Smartest
F
F
I
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Fire Proof - ALL ROOMS WITH TUB and SHOWER BATH RADIO and TELEVISION AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS AVAILABLE RATES: Single, $6.35 up Double, $9.85 up ATTRACTIVE MONTHLY RATES FOR ROOMS or SUITES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS
HOTEL GARAGE - Parking Space Adjacent to Hotel SHELTON LOUNGE - TOP ENTERTAINMENT 5 P. M. TO CLOSING ENGLISH BAR - DINING ROOM and FUNCTION ROOMS All Air Conditioned for Your Comfort WEDDINGS, BANQUETS and CONFERENCES Receive the Personal Attention of Our Trained Staff
70 CHESTNUT ST. Tel. REpublic 4-3141 SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
Hotels
135
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THE Sheraton-Kimball Hotel
"The Leading Hotel in Western Massachusetts"
ANIS
CLUB
NTERNATIONA
Wed. 12.15
RO
ARY
N
VAL
Fri. 12.15
WELCOME Meet Here with Your Service Club
Every other Monday 12.15
ZONTA CLUB Once a Month Second Thurs.
Catering to the Comfort - Convenience - Safety of 600 Guests
Every Room Equipped with TV, Clock Radios and Private Bath
LEVEL CLUB Ist-3rd Tues.
UNITED AIRLINES
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Springfield's Convention Headquarters
Featuring TOWN ROOM - COFFEE SHOP Fast Counter Service
Sheraton Family Plan
For Your Convenience Reservations Via Teletype to All Sheraton Hotels
PICK WICK COCKTAIL LOUNGE For the Best in Food and Liquors
BRIDGE AND CHESTNUT STREETS Telephone REpublic 2-1121 F. COOLIDGE PEVERLEY, General Manager
ROB
CLUB
Mon. 6.15
Catering to Banquets, Parties and Wedding Receptions
Ice Cream
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Sealtest MILK ICE CREAM -.-
Phone RE 6-8322
FISHING IN THE RIGHT SPOT ?
Have you ever noticed a dejected fisherman sitting for hours, without even a nibble - and the small boy fifty feet away pulling in the big ones?
It's just a case of fishing in the right spot. The directory is the right spot for your advertising - it will produce the results - the big ones.
use your Directory - the RIGHT SPOT
Industrial Supplies
137
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W. J. FOSS COMPANY
Supplies - Tools - Equipment for Manufacturers - Power Plants and Contractors
Distributors for BOSTON WOVEN HOSE AND RUBBER CO. Mechanical Rubber Goods
BUTTERFIELD DIV.
Taps and Dies
JOHNSON BRONZE CO.
Solid & Cored Bars-G-P Bearings
LINK-BELT CO. Power Transmission Equipment :
PYRENE MANUFACTURING CO. Fire Extinguishers
DAYTON RUBBER CO. "V" Belts and Drives
UNION TWIST DRILL CO. Twist Drills, Reamers and Cutters
KEYSTONE LUBRICATING CO. Specialized Greases and Oils
BLACK & DECKER MFG. CO. Electric Portable Tools
WALKER-TURNER DIV. KEARNEY & TRECKER CORP. Wood and Metal Working Machines
..
DIAL RE 7-0206
112-116 BROADWAY
SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
Industrial Supplies
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Industrial Equipment & Supply Co.
TEL. RE 4-1196
Division of ALBERT E. MAYER
DISTRIBUTORS OF
MILL SUPPLIES, PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES -+-
REPRESENTING
WHITMAN & BARNES
MAC-IT CORP.
AMERICAN SAW & MFG. CO.
GRINNELL CO.
CHAPMAN VALVE MFG. CO.
FAIRBANKS CO.
THE OHIO INJECTOR CO.
WENDT-SONIS CO.
BROWNING MFG. CO.
PHONES RE
4-1196 4-1197 4-1198
419-425 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD 5, MASS.
PUTNAM TOOL CO.
HELLER BROS. CO.
A. W. CHESTERTON CO.
WINTER BROTHERS CO.
Insurance
139
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CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
WILLIAM H. GILBERT, JR. Manager
EDWARD B. SULLIVAN Assistant Manager
FLORENCE C. NAPIER Office Supervisor
EDWARD M. CLARK Group Manager
GEORGE W. BEALS Claim Manager
As long as our community maintains an adequate supply of capital, there will be opportunity, jobs, security and happiness for all. Our objective is to conserve and create community capital in two ways:
(1) Through the sale of insurance
(2) By eliminating unnecessary costs and taxes levied against estate assets.
LIFE ACCIDENT & HEALTH ANNUITIES GROUP PENSION
-
Springfield agency
1340 Main Street Springfield, Mass.
Telephone RE 6-5421
Insurance
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FIELD, EDDY & BULKLEY ---
Covering all Forms of INSURANCE
GENERAL AGENTS
AETNA CASUALTY & SURETY CO.
SOLE LOCAL AGENTS
SPRINGFIELD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Phone RE 4-1112
1200 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
141
Insurance
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
What's in a name?
The merger of the Judd & Parsons & Parker agency with the Kinney Insurance Agency, Inc. has brought together two of the most respected insurance agencies in Western Mass. with a long history of conscientious service to the Community. It is the pledge of the continuing principals, Robert J. Palmer, Frank M. Kinney, Stephen B. Goodell and Rockwell Keeney, Jr., that through their combined background, ability and experience in the insurance field, the firm of Kinney, Palmer, Goodell & Keeney will offer present and future friends and customers insurance and bonding service without parallel in this area.
These are the Facilities . . .
FULL BROKER'S LICENSE
This permits us to buy your insurance under the most favorable terms from a wide variety of competing companies.
ADVISER'S LICENSES
For all Fire and Casualty insurance, and all types of bonds. This permits us to make independent surveys and audits of existing insurance programs.
DIRECT AGENCY CONNECTIONS
With Leading Fire, Casualty and Life Insurance Companies
AETNA COMMERCIAL UNION CONTINENTAL FIREMAN'S FUND
HARTFORD HOME ATLANTIC MUTUAL EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY
163
Kinney, Palmer, Goodell & Keeney
COMPLETE INSURANCE AND BONDING SERVICE
1387 MAIN ST., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. TEL. REpublic 6-2796
Insurance
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MacDonald & Johnson, Inc. INSURANCE
Beyond This Door
THIRD NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
Greater
LIES PEACE OF MIND
Insurance
143
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
R. S. REDFIELD & CO.
The
OPPENHEIMER COMPANY
RAYMOND S. REDFIELD
CLAYTON W. JAMES
GENERAL INSURANCE
SURETY BONDS
Telephone STate 8-4531
95 State Street
Springfield 3, Mass.
Insurance
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DANIEL M. WALSH, JR. INSURANCE ALL FORMS
MEMBER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INSURANCE AGENTS
CONTRACT, FIDELITY AND SURETY BONDS
FIRE - CASUALTY - LIFE HEALTH - ACCIDENT TORNADO - AUTOMOBILE - BURGLARY PLATE GLASS, ETC.
INSURANCE plus SERVICE
PHONE RE 4-4526
Room 723 THIRD NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 1387 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Insurance
145
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WEBSTER PINNEY & WEBSTER INC. C au Forms of INSURANCE
General Agents for CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
Albany Insurance Co.
American Insurance Co.
Standard Fire Insurance Co. Providence Washington Insurance Co. Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co., Ltd. Westchester Fire Insurance Co.
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Phone RE 4-4988
33 Elm Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Insurance
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The Finest Insurance Protection Backed By PERSONAL SERVICE
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LIFE GROUP ACCIDENT CASUALTY BONDING
FIRE MARINE CASUALTY AND SURETY DEPARTMENTS Thomas L. Snow, Manager Field, Eddy & Bulkley, General Agents
LIFE AND GROUP DEPARTMENTS Ray E. Goewey, General Agent
1200 MAIN STREET Phone RE 4-1112
ÆTNA LIFE AFFILIATED COMPANIES
ATNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY . ATNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY . HARTFORD 15, CONNECTICUT
BALDWIN, SIMONS & CAMPBELL INC.
ROBERT A. BALDWIN Pres .- Treas.
General Insurance
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Telephones RE 2-2116 and RE 3-5163
200-202) 44 Vernon Street Springfield 3, Mass.
Insurance
147
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S. B. BROOSLIN AGENCY
Mrs. Anna F. Brooslin Milton C. Brooslin
General Insurance
FIRE - CASUALTY - LIFE - HEALTH ACCIDENT - SURETY BONDS
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Jelephones
Office RE 4-7373 Residence RE 4-7772
Room 202, 1694 Main Street Springfield 3, Mass.
D. L. S. INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
Insurance OF ALL KINDS
Automobile - Fire - Casualty - Surety Bonds Security - Service
.-
D. L. S. REALTY CO.
Sales - Mortgages - Appraisals
RE 6-7255
167 STATE STREET
RE 6-7256 SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
Insurance
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C. CLEMENT EASTON
Disability Specialist Since 1932
A Complete Insurance Service Including Noncancellable Guaranteed Renewable Disability Insurance
Single Premium Life and Endowment Contracts Complete Group and Annuity Service
For Your Difficult Disability Problems "Call Clem" TELEPHONE RE 4-3871
17 ELM STREET SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
DON'T DELAY - INSURE TODAY
BRADFORD W. LEETE Complete Insurance Service Fire - Tornado - Life - Accident - Health - Burglary Plate Glass - Fidelity and Surety Automobile - Employers' Liability - General Liability Workmen's Compensation
Room 320, 293 Bridge Street Tel. REpublic 3-0050 Springfield 3, Mass.
Sun Insurance Co. of N. Y. Niagara Fire Insurance Co.
General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. Ltd.
Insurance
149
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
L. E. MEACHAM & CO., INC. General Insurance agents
UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY CO. MECHANIC AND TRADERS INSURANCE CO. HOLYOKE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO. PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE CO. HIGHAM MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. UNITED NATIONAL INDEMNITY CO.
Room 703, Hitchcock Building
Telephone RE 3-5181
1562 Main Street
Springfield 3, Mass.
MICHAEL J. MEGLIOLA "Planned Protection Pays"
INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS
FIRE - LIFE - CASUALTY - BONDS
General agent for AMERICAN EMPLOYERS' INSURANCE CO. EMPLOYERS' FIRE INSURANCE CO. CONTINENTAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
Tel. RE 2-2687
(602) 145 STATE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Insurance
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CHARLES C. MCELWAIN, President HERBERT E. HUIE, Treasurer
WINDSOR STURTEVANT, Secretary
Mutual Fire Assurance Co.
One Hundred and Twenty-Nine Years of Service Incorporated February 23, 1827
January 1, 1956
ADMITTED ASSETS
$451,593.28
LIABILITIES
78,357.18
SURPLUS
373,236.10
TELEPHONE RE 4-8263
145 State Street, Rooms 805-807
Springfield 3, Mass.
BRADFORD S. SKINNER ROBERT S. SPOONER, Broker
General Insurance
WINTER INSURANCE AGENCY
Dial
RE 4-3107
WARRINER INSURANCE AGENCY
Established 1913
Established 1866
1238 Parker Street
Springfield 3, Mass.
Insurance
151
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
RUSSELL D. CHASE, INC. General Insurance and Surety Bonds Telephone RE 3-5191
95 STATE STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Jensen Insurance Agency, Inc. CUT YOUR INSURANCE COSTS
Security With Protection
Service That Satisfies
-
Telephone RE 4-3929 and RE 4-5409
18 VERNON STREET SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
M. CLAYTON KEISER, C.L.U.
GENERAL AGENT FOR WESTERN MASS.
Complete Brokerage Service
John Hancock LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF BOSTON, MAMACKULEITS
Group and Pension
Plans
(411) 1387 MAIN STREET
Telephone RE 2-6283
- INSURANCE - FIRE - AUTOMOBILE - LIFE - ACCIDENT - HEALTH - PLATE GLASS - BURGLARY BOILER - COMPENSATION - LIABILITY - SURETY BONDS
J. E. KELLY & SON GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY BERNARD A. SUPRENANT TELEPHONE RE 2-1169 Third National Bank Building - 1387 Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
Interior Decorators
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CHASE SALES HOUSE Interior Decorators
Specially Designed Furniture and Room Decor by
ALVIN C. CHASE 9. D.
· FURNITURE
· DRAPERIES
.SLIP COVERS
· CARPETING
· WALLPAPER
· LAMPS
Complete Home Furnishings and Fine Reupholstering
LARGEST SELECTION CARPETING Wool - Rayon - Nylon - Cotton 100% Nylon $77 00
Carpeting . ..
Only sq. yd.
NEWLY ENLARGED UPHOLSTERY DEPT.
NOW (EXCLUDING COVERS) SOFA $55 - CHAIR $27.50
CONTRACTS for Hotels and Institutions ARRANGED
RE 4-4263
102 Fort Pleasant Ave. AMPLE PARKING
Jewelers
153
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
FREDERICK'S
Established 1908
Diamond Merchants
Jewelers
Fine China
Lenox Syracuse
×
Lenox - Harvest
Franciscan
Royal Doulton
TOWLE, LUNT, GORHAM, REED & BARTON, WALLACE, INTERNATIONAL, HEIRLOOM, AND OTHER STERLING SILVER
PATEK PHILLIPPE, MOVADO, OMEGA, HAMILTON, LONGINES, WITTNAUER, GIRARD-PERREGAUX, CROTON, BULOVA WATCHES
Budget accounts Easily arranged
Diamond Appraisals to Banks, Insurance Companies and Estates
FREDERICKS Jewelers INC. Established 1908
1563 MAIN ST., SPRINGFIELD, MASS
CASH for Diamonds and Old Gold
TELS. RE 2-7315 - RE 2-9123
VISIT OUR HOLYOKE STORE - 281 HIGH STREET
Jewelers
154
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TRUE BROTHERS, INC.
ESTABLISHED 1898
Jewelers
FINE DIAMONDS + WATCHES JEWELRY + SILVER + CLOCKS RING MOUNTINGS
Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing Diamonds Reset
Estimates and designs submitted without obligation Old Jewelry Modernized
-.-
Telephone RE 4-5658
1390 Main Street
Springfield 3, Mass.
Jewelers 155
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
ARTHUR Cooley JEWELER
* Rare Fancy Color Diamonds and Re- mounting of Gems Our Specialties
* Sterling Silver - Diamond Watches Gifts - Curios - Antiques
* Creators and Exclusive Distributors of Hargrave's Portrait Miniatures
* Time Payments and Gift Wrappings at No Extra Cost
DIAL RE 6-6850
1210 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
the ELEPHANT carries a heavy load Gently and Easily
The Directory can carry your sales load - gently and easily - because it will be read by thousands. Your ad will have the power to put your story across. Make the Directory carry your heavy load
ADD POWER TO YOUR ADVERTISING PROGRAM
Laundries
156
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MARTIN'S S & S LAUNDRY
Inc.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF LAUNDERING
Professional Laundry Sovalos SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC HEALTH
WHOLESALE - RETAIL
- - C -
Complete LAUNDERING AND DRY CLEANING SERVICE SINCE 1919 - -
HAND IRONING AVAILABLE
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PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE
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OUR SERVICE IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE
RE 6-6030
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84 Central Street
Springfield 5, Mass.
Laundries,-Loans
157
SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
B'SHARA'S HALF-HOUR LAUNDROMAT
DRY CLEANING
--- TEL. RE 9-9481
SHIRTS LAUNDERED
901 CAREW ST. (At Cor. of Newbury St.) SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Industrial Credit Corporation of Springfield
EDWARD C. BARLOW Manager PERSONAL - AUTOMOBILE - CO-MAKER LOANS Telephone RE 2-7453
18 VERNON STREET SPRINGFIELD 3, MASS.
PUBLIC LOAN COMPANY $25 to $1,500 On Your Name Only
WHITNEY BUILDING
1570 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE RE 3-6607
STRETCH YOUR AD" DOLLARS
It isn't the cost - it's the ad cov- erage that counts and you get so much for so little when you advertise in the DIRECTORY.
Lobster Pounds
158
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IT'S HERE IN SPRINGFIELD ... THE COAST OF MAINE LOBSTER POUND, at 1204 State Street, near the Mass. Mutual. Now at last you can buy and enjoy LOBSTER with that genuine COAST OF MAINE flavor .. . caught hours ago ... delivered in special tanks and kept sea-fresh in cool clear salt water.
The Best Is yours at The
COAST OF MAINE LOBSTER POUND
1204 STATE ST., NEAR MASS. MUTUAL SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
COAST OF MAINE LOBSTERS . . simply wonderful!
DRIVE YOUR ADVERTISING SHOTS HOME
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A thunder of hoofs-a resounding smack-and another shot is driven home. Your ad in the Directory will be just as effective ... a "thunder- ous" headline -a "smack" in your copy-and your story is driven home- to the thousands of daily Directory users.
Locksmiths
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A. W. GIFFORD CO.
ESTABLISHED 1872
Locksmiths
COMBINATIONS CHANGED VAULT DOORS
GIFFORD'S
43 LYMAN ST. DIAL RE 2-6513
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
YALE
08
DOORCHECKS REPAIRED
LOCKS FIXED
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LOCKSMITHS-SAFE EXPERTS
SAFES DOORCHECKS KEYS
Safe Safe-Service Since 1872
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ADSTAMP
WESTFIELD, MASS.
SAFE EXPERTS
Keys of Every Description
L CN - Yale - Corbin Herring - Hall - Marvin Door Closers Sales - Service Safes New and Used
43 LYMAN STREET
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SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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Lumber
160
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COLLINS LUMBER, INC.
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"EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER AND HOME OWNER" - - -
Tels. RE 6-7064 - RE 9-5555 5 Rose Place Springfield, Massachusetts
C. E. COLLINS & SONS, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTOR HOME BUILDER
ALTERATIONS - REPAIRS - EXCAVATING
Tels. RE 6-7064 - RE 9-5555
5 Rose Place Springfield, Massachusetts
Lumber
161
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Everything in LUMBER
·'WHERE THE SMART. BUILDER BUYS "
Lumber Centre
Touraine Paint
Roofing
* Insulation
Plywood
Millwork
* Wallboards
Builder's Hardware + Doors & Windows
dial RE 3-2141
390 ALBANY STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
FREE Home Planning and Remodeling Service by
EXPERIENCED ADVISORS
Lumber
162
1956-THE PRICE & LEE CO.'S
P.D. Thibert Lumber Co/
Thibert
36 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE Office and Yard 60 Island Pond Road - Corner-Allen St. Telephones: RE 4-5601, RE 4-5602, RE 4-5603, RE 4-8665 SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
PLUS A GOOD CONTRACTOR, IQUAL A GOOD HOME WE GUARANTEE THE FIRST AND RECOM MEND THE SECOND
PO. THIBERT LL NNE
OFFICE
425 512
a Complete Line of BUILDING MATERIALS Both Wholesale and Retail
. CONSTRUCTION and INDUSTRIAL LUMBER · MILLWORK MADE TO ORDER
. FULL LINE OF PAINTS
. MASON SUPPLIES
· COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDERS HARDWARE
Let Us Help you With your Building Problems
Lumber
163
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ANGERS LUMBER COMPANY
A Complete Line of
BUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' SUPPLIES
Flintkote Shingles Lowe Brothers' Paints Builders' Hardware Masons' Supplies
Rockwool Insulation
Homasote Wall Board Sash, Windows, Door and Trim Roofing and Siding Materials
Telephone RE 4-6425
25-27 PORTSMOUTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD 9, MASS.
P
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DECKER'S "The Only Lumber Yard Downtown"
Lumber and Building Materials
· SHEETROCK
· WALLBOARD
· INSULATION
. BUILDERS' HARDWARE
· PLYWOOD
· MASON SUPPLIES
We Specialize in - SASH
· DOORS · MILLWORK
BREINIG BROTHERS PAINTS
Edward S. Decker, Inc.
COR. FRANKLIN AND CASS Tel. RE 6-2728
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Lumber
164
1956-THE PRICE & LEE CO.'S
See Us for LUMBER
Complete Line of
Building Materials - Roofing Shingles - Nails Doors - Builders' Hardware - Millwork Native Lumber - Bay State Paints
CALL SPRINGFIELD RE 6-7286 - RE 6-7382 Where your Dollar Has More Sense
LUCIA LUMBER COMPANY
777 SILVER STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS
LYNCH FOR LUMBER H. F. LYNCH LUMBER CO.
366 Memorial Ave.,
PHONE RE 9-4781 West Springfield
Lumber
165
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J. G. ROY LUMBER CO.
"A Complete Line of Building Materials"
Telephones: Springfield RE. 9-4737 - Chicopee LY. 4-4731 861 MEADOW ST. CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS
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. Industrial Millwork . Wood Preserving Box Lumber Hardware
· Roofing
· Insulation Kitchen Cabinets Paint . Flooring of All Kinds · Fencing
. Masons' Supplies
. Clay Products Wallboard
"MILLWORK - FLOORING - HARDWOODS in HEATED STORAGE"
SPEAR LUMBER CO., INC.
Lumber direct from SAWMILL to CONSUMER
BUILDING MATERIALS
A Complete Line of Building Supplies
Quality Lumber at Reasonable Cost
We Own and Operate Our Own Mill in Vermont
EASTERN & WESTERN LUMBER
We Have a Truck to Fit Any Size Order
"NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE"
DELIVERIES MADE TO ANY POINT
WE CAN DELIVER THE BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR AN ENTIRE HOUSE IN ONE DELIVERY
Nights, Sundays & Holidays SPRINGFIELD RE 6-8475
MAILING ADDRESS P. O. BOX 33, FEEDING HILLS, MASS.
Yard: WEST SUFFIELD, CONN. TEL. WINDSOR LOCKS North 8-7045
Lumber
166
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VADNAIS LUMBER COMPANY, Inc. HOME OWNERS SHOPETTE
LUMBER
Hardware
Paints and Wallpaper
Tools
Roofing Materials Doors and Windows Masons' Supplies
All Materials Needed by Home Owners
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Tels. RE 6-2135 - RE 6-2617
1023 PAGE BOULEVARD SPRINGFIELD 4, MASS.
HOME BUILDERS SERVICE CENTER
LUMBER BUILDING MATERIAL MILLWORK MASON SUPPLIES PAINT HARDWARE
EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME
VALENTINE LUMBER & SUPPLY COMPANY
102 ALBANY STREET TEL. RE 2-3126
SPRINGFIELD 5, MASS.
Manufacturers
167
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Manufacturing Department
PRINGFIELD PRODUCTS are known the world over. The following pages are an index to the wide range and variety, the kind and quality of manufactured arti- cles produced in this great and growing city. As a distributing center for Western New England and Eastern New York, Springfield offers exceptional advantages. A live, progressive Chamber of Commerce, a large market of skilled labor, and splendid railroad facilities - insure progress, pros- perity and publicity to the City of Homes. When doing business with concerns adver- tised in the following pages, please mention the City Directory.
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