Next Stop: Brookhaven

From the Lincoln, Lawrence, Franklin Collection

Okay, I know I said I am on hiatus, but this one I could not resist.  The library caption reports that this is the first depot in town.  Not sure of the date of construction, but the railroad arrived circa 1858.  It is unclear to me whether Grierson's raiders burned down the depot during their march through the area, so if someone knows that answer, please feel free to post here or on my Facebook page.  This copy of a 1903 photo was made by W.C. Witbeck, a photographer who lived in Brookhaven for a time in the 1950s and is perhaps best known for his collection of photographs of iron horses.

On Hiatus

To our loyal followers: Apologies, but due to circumstances beyond our control, we have suspended posting to Sippiana, for now.  Our plan is to resume the blog in early 2014 with fun new stories and pictures.  Please check back then.  In the interim, now is a great time to catch up on your reading of postings you may have missed!!  Happy Scrolling!

A Roarin' Twenties' Masquerade on Valentine's Day

From the Whitworth College Collection, LLF Library

I see quite a few clowns, more than one Queen of Hearts, and any number of young women masquerading as men.  The latter choice would be expected at an all-girl's school, I suppose.

Happy Motoring ...

Don Jackson Collection, LLF Library

"Mr. James Nations is pumping gas for one of his customers." -- Library Caption

No date is available, but judging by the car, a Chevy Biscayne, this photo is from 1966 or later.  I tried to enlarge the photo to see what the price per gallon was, but the image was too blurry.  I know that in 1969, I was paying less than a quarter a gallon at Tillotson's, so I'm guessing the prices were pretty much on par.  

New Home of Good Year Tire & Rubber

Don Jackson Collection, LLF Library 

"This empty building was bought and turned into a Goodyear Tire Store. The building is located on Hwy 51." -- Library Caption

Some of us can remember what this building housed before it became a tire store.  And it was a whole lot more fun, wasn't it?

Hint for those who don't know: Many a spare was scored in this building BEFORE it became an automotive mecca.

Not So Lonesome Highway ...

Don Jackson Collection, LLF Library

A truck and a car are traveling down a road. The car has stopped and a man is standing in front of the car. The truck may be the Railroad Express. -- Library Caption

There is a mysterious quality to the why of this photo, and my best guess is this is a copy of a snapshot made for a customer.  But I could be wrong.  Wouldn't be the first time.  

Inside Grafton's Pharmacy

From the Don Jackson Collection, LLF Library

"Three men are standing around a product in Grafton's Drug Store. The product may be from Schering company." -- Library caption.

Our family did not do trade at Grafton's, so I am not familiar with any of the people in the photo, when this photo may have been taken or even where the store was located.  Help with those details would be appreciated, either here or on Facebook.

UPDATED & Corrected:  I am told that the man on the left is Gene Dempsey of Brookhaven.