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

2024.036.070

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

This is a framed thermometer from John Breen. In the frame, there is a picture of a woman at a spinning wheel in silhouette. The following information is written in the frame;

"JOHN BREEN

UNDERTAKER

No Charge for use of Funeral Home

Corner Oak and Hampshire St.

Lawrence,   -   Mass."

On the back, the following information is written;

"Made by

NEWTON MANUFACTURING CO.

Newton, Iowa"

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Creator
Newton Manufacturing Co.
Format
8" x 6"
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

2024.036.069

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from The Jardin Room
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from The Jardin Room. In the frame, there is a picture of a puppy with its paw in a can of red paint. The following information is written in the frame;

"Compliments Of

"THE JARDIN ROOM"

562 ESSEX ST.     LAWRENCE, MASS.

TEL. 9861"

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.

2024.036.068

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from J. A. Leone & Sons, Inc.
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from J. A. Leone & Sons, Inc. In the frame, there is a cross-stich-like picture depicting a large family, with a caption in a similar font stating "VE GET TOO SOON OLDT - TOO LATE SCHMART". The following information is written in the frame;

"J. A. LEONE & SONS, INC.

296 BROADWAY     LAWRENCE, MASS.

Tel. 687-7101"

On the back, there is a calendar for the year of 1965, with the following written on it;

"Greetings...

MAY WE EXTEND TO YOU THE BEST WISHES OF THE SEASON."

Collection
Joseph G. Bella Collection
Date (created)
1965
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 back appears to be bulging.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

2024.036.067

Created:
Author: Ian Synge
Core
Title
Framed Thermometer from J. A. Leone & Sons, Inc.
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Thermometer

This is a framed thermometer from J. A. Leone & Sons, Inc. In the frame, there is a cross-stich-like picture depicting a large family, with a caption in a similar font stating "VE GET TOO SOON OLDT - TOO LATE SCHMART". The following information is written in the frame;

"J. A. LEONE & SONS, INC.

296 BROADWAY     LAWRENCE, MASS.

Tel. 687-7101"

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
Good
Cataloged By
Synge, Ian
Cataloged On
Status
OK