Hartford and its points of interest; illustrated from original photographs (1895) (14782157474)

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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nterprise conducted by Messrs.Behner & Norton was founded two years ago. These gentlemen are thoroughlyconversant with every detail of their business, aud enjoy such favorable rela-tions with manufacturers as to be iu a position to give their customers manyadvantages. They are practical tin, sheet-iron and sheet-copper workers, audalso pay particular attention to furnace work aud general jobbing. Theyoccupy a store at No. 530 Main Street, which measures 25 x 40 feet in dimen-sions, utilizing a basement besides of the same size. Employment is giveu tothree experienced assistants, and all orders are promptly attended to iu a first-class manner, aud at reasonable prices. The firm is composed of Messrs. F. F^.Behner and G. W. Norton, both being formerly with Mr. Charles King. Mr.Behner is a native of Hartford aud Mr. Norton of Springfield. Both are well-known aud highly-respected business men. One of the latest contracts com-pleted was 17,000 sheets of tiu-roofing for Colts Armory. 26
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CITY HALL. I/. PEASE & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Officeand School Stationery, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags, Twine, Etc., Blank Books,Job Printing, 287 Asylum Street.—Of the many stationers of this city, the firmof L. Pease & Co. is among the best known and most highly regarded. It wasfounded in 18S8, and has been under its present management from the first.The premises occupied comprise one floor, 30 x 90 feet in dimensions. Employ-ment is afforded to five assistants, and both a wholesale and retail business isdone throughout the State. A very clean and desirable stock of office andschool stationery is on hand, comprising all the standard articles in these linesas well as many novelties. Wrapping paper, paper bags, twine, etc., are alsoextensively dealt in, as well as all kinds of blank books at reasonable prices.Job printing is also carried on in connection with the establishment, and thefirm are prepared to fill extensive orders in this line in a first-class manne