Proctor Building, built in 1889

Name/Title

Proctor Building, built in 1889

Entry/Object ID

1003.01.823

Description

Photograph of 823 and 825 Broad Street (the Proctor Building) built in 1889. The H. P. Proctor sign is visible on the 825 storefront facade. There is a raised flag above the second story bay window, and there are awnings on all storefronts as well as bikes and pedestrians on a wooden boardwalk over a dirt street. Between 1894 and 1895, the Proctor store dealt in "watches, jewelry, pianos, organs and sewing machines" according to the City Directory of that year.

Made/Created

Date made

1900