2024.036.080

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry Inc.
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry Inc. In the frame, there is a photo of a girl and a dog by a pond. The following information is written in the frame;

"MEADOW BROOK LAUNDRY INC.

MU 2-5211

LITTLE FAWN CLEANERS INC.

MU 2-3753

Two Great Names in Complete LAundry and Cleaning Service"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
4" x 5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Frame is a little stained.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.079

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry, Inc.
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry, Inc. In the frame, there is a picture of a boy and dog looking exasperated over a baby's crying. The following information is written in the frame;

"MEADOW BROOK ALUNDRY, INC.

LAW. 25211     ANDOVER 1053

-:-

LITTLE FAWN CLEANSERS, INC.

LAW. 23753     ENT. ANDOVER 5418"

On the back, there is a calendar for the year of 1952, with the following written on it: "MAY ALL GOOD THINGS FIND THE PATH TO YOUR DOOR IN THE COMING YEAR."

Date (created)
1952
Format
7" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Back is somewhat stained.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.078

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Meadow Brook Laundry. In the frame, there is a picture of a little girl with some chicks. The following information is written in the frame;

"MEADOW BROOK LAUNDRY

LAW 25211    HAV. ENT 5866

LITTLE FAWN CLEANERS

LAW 23753"

On the back, there is a calendar for the year 1955. On the back of the calendar, the following information is written;

"PATENTED

U.S. Pat. Off. No. 2338651

"PULL DOWN" CALENDAR"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Date (created)
1955
Format
5.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Calendar on the back is in danger of coming off.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.077

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Meadowbrook Food Store
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Meadowbrook Food Store. In the frame, there is a picture of a woman in a dress holding a mask. The following information is written in the frame;

"MEADOWBROOK FOOD STORE

MEATS - GROCERIES - PROVISIONS

678 Haverhill St.     Lawrence, Mass.

Free Delivery     Telephone 25140"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
7" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Frame is somewhat rusty, inside of the frame is stained.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.075

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Plaque Thermometers Featuring Various Businesses
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

These are a pair of thermometers in plaques with various businesses credited. The following information is listed, from top to bottom, left to right;

"LAWRENCE SAVINGS BANK

255 ESSEX STREET - Corner City Hall Square - LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS

A MUTUAL INSTITUTION CHARTED IN 1868

to serve those who save

DEPOSITS FULLY INSURED"

"JACKSON LUMBER CO., Inc.

"The Department Store for Home Builders"

Phone MUrdock 6-4141

10-12 JACKSON STREET     LAWRENCE, MASS."

"GREAT POND AGENCY

"SOURCE OF SERVICE"

Insurance - Real Estate

Phone MUrdock 7-7620

151 MAIN STREET     N. ANDOVER, MASS."

"BROADWAY AUTO COMPANY

GEORGE J. FERRIS, Prop.

NEW & USED CARS

BORGWARD SALES & SERVICE

MUrdock 6-4589 or 9-9395

ACROSS FROM ARLINGTON MILLS

597-611 BROADWAY     LAWRENCE, MASS."

"PAUL J. KENNEDY

Contracter - Builder

BUILDERS OF FINE HOMES

Phone MUrdock 6-6459

273 MT. VERNON STREET   LAWRENCE, MASS."

"HUBERT J. KELLEY

Plumbing - Healing

Phone MUrdock 2-0603

11 SHERIDAN STREET     LAWRENCE, MASS."

"BELLEVUE MONUMENTAL WORKS

W. E. REDFERN, Prop.

"You Can't BEAT 68 Years of Service"

HYGRADE MARBEL & GRANITE MEMORIALS

Phone MUrdock 2-9390

64 MANCHESTER STREET   LAWRENCE, MASS."

"JOSEPH V. CALIRI     SALVINO CALIRI

CALIRI BROTHERS COMPANY

- Jewelers -

WATCHES * DIAMONDS * SILVERWARE

GIFT SHOP 2nd FLOOR

258 ESSEX STREET     Phone MUrdock 3-1701     LAWRENCE, MASS."

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
9.5" x 7.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian
Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.076

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Maroun Brothers Co.
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Maroun Brothers Co. In the frame, there is a picture of a woman holding flowers. The following information is written in the frame;

"MAROUN BROTHERS CO.

Wholesale Grocers

84 Walnut St.     Lawrence, Mass.

Tel. 6548   --   Est. 1919"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
7" x 5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Back is stained.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.074

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from K. Malis
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from K. Malis. In the frame, there is a picture of a girl with a book. The following information is written on the book in the picture;

"Greetings from

K. MALIS

Men's, Boys' Furnishings and Clothing

123 Essex Street

Lawrence Mass.

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
7" x 5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Poor
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

Frame is falling apart, back is very stained and has a hole.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.073

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from Kamal's Auto and Truck Repairs
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from Kamal's Auto and Truck Repairs. In the frame, there is a picture of an automobile. The following information is written in the frame;

"Kamal's Auto and Truck Repairs

COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK SERVICE - SALES

31 Merrimack St.     Lawrence, Mass.

Tel. MU 9-9498 - 2-7231

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
5" x 7"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian

The frame is very rusty.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.072

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Thermometer from Joe's Washer Service
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a thermometer in the shape of a key from Joe's Washer Service. On the head of the key, the following information is written;

""THE KEY TO BETTER APPLIANCE SERVICE"

JOE'S WASHER SERVICE

457 Broadway

Lawrence

Service - Sales

Installation

MU 2-7675"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
9" x 3.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian
Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.071

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from J. & M. Korziuk
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from J. & M. Korziuk. In the frame, there is a picture of a coastal landscape. The following information is written in the frame;

"SEASONS'S GREETINGS

J. & M. KORZIUK

Self Service Market

TEL. 2-1419

79 UNION ST.     LAWRENCE, MASS."

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Format
4" x 5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
Stable
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian
Cataloged On
Status
OK