Gentzel's Store Interior, October 19, 1897

Photograph

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Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society

Corner of Millburn Avenue & Spring Street: Photo ID #12
Corner of Millburn Avenue & Spring Street

Photo ID #12

Name/Title

Gentzel's Store Interior, October 19, 1897

Entry/Object ID

1976.002.012

Description

Gentzel's Grocery Store was located at 387 Millburn Avenue (Northeast corner of Millburn Avenue and Spring Street. Finest store in the area in its heyday. Building was built by William Gentzel, who previously had a small store on the north side of Taylor Street, near Main Street. Photograph by Edwin D. Pannell. Personnel (left to right) John Gentzel ("Little John") nephew of William; Proprietor William Ike Taylor, Fred Taylor (no relation) and John Gentzel (Big John) son of William.

Collection

Centennial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1976.002

Source or Donor

Township of Millburn

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1. 4 1/2 x 6 1/4" print (3 copies); 2. sepia 6 3/8 x 8 3/4" print, 3. 16 x 20" mounted with bottom border of 3"; 4. 4 5/8 x 6 1/2" negative

Reproductions

Notes

Centennial Book, p. 34