Charles Johnson Blacksmith Shop

Name/Title

Charles Johnson Blacksmith Shop

Entry/Object ID

M2013.1.72

Description

Charles Johnson Blacksmith Shop on the southeast corner of York and Schiller Streets.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Earl Strand (American)

Role

Photographer

Date made

1940

Time Period

1940s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

On back: Giese's Blacksmith Shop / Francise Neuman had a wagon shop in back of the building / try to screen out 2 girls in front / Bldg. originally located on Addison Av. ('31) as residence of Wm. Giese / Moved to 108 Schiller St. / William Giese (1855-1908) / SE corner York & Schiller 1940 /Wm. Giese was a blacksmith by trade-and conducted his Schiller St. shop for many years. / Demolished > Walgreens Elm Square Bldg. now on property / Johnson's Blacksmith Shop / York & Schiller / by E.L. Strand On front in red on bottom edge of image: 25R