Hartford and its points of interest; illustrated from original photographs (1895) (14597835030)

Identifier: hartforditspoint00merc (find matches)
Title: Hartford and its points of interest ; illustrated from original photographs
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Mercantile Illustrating Company (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects: Industries
Publisher: New York : Mercantile Illustrating Co.
Contributing Library: University of Connecticut Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries



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W.Woolley & Son are not exceeded in scope and value by those presented byany other house. Their long experience in this important branch of tradeeminently fits them for their position of leading manufacturers and jobbers ofthis class of goods. In a volume of this description it is impossible to go intothe details of each item presented for consideration, but it may be said thatthis firm is one of the highest standing, and that its products are withoutsuperiors in elegance of design and finish. Mr. G. W. Woolley, senior memberof the firm, founded the business in 1843, and some years since his son, Mr. G.H. Woolley, was admitted to partnership, the present firm name being thenadopted. Both gentlemen are natives of the State and long residents of thiscity, and are widely esteemed as manufacturers and merchants. Their estab-lishment, which includes offices, sample rooms and factory, covers a space69 x 200 feet, and occupies several stories and a large and well-stockedlumber yard. 104
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PEARL STREET. J. J. BRADY, Dealer in Fine Groceries, Teas, Coffees,Fruits, Etc., No. 526 Asylum Street.—One of the most important grocery esta-blishments in this section of the city is that of Mr. J. J. Brady, located at No.526 Asylum Street. This is an enterprising house, and the store is admirablyadapted to the business and covers an area of 15 X40 feet. The stock carriedcomprises fine groceries, teas, coffees, fruits, etc. An excellent trade is done inthe vicinity, the proprietor being alive to the wants of the public. Customersare attended to with politeness and dispatch, and goods are delivered promptly.The business was originally established five years ago by the present proprietor,who has been very successful from the start. Mr. Brady is a native of Hartfordand an active business man who has gained the entire respect of the commun-ity, both for business ability and integrity. The entire stock carried by Mr.Brady is neat, fresh and clean, and is offered at rates that insure it