Barre - Calder & Richardson Photos
Description
Photos from the coal and wood fuel company Calder & Richardson located in Barre, Vermont.
William W. Calder (1858-1936) and Victor Richardson established the fuel company, “Calder & Richardson,” in 1900, in Barre, Vermont. William W. Calder had started work as a harness maker. Horace A. Richardson (1870-1938) bought the company in 1917. The company dealt in coal and firewood; fuel oil was added to the company in 1927. The company offices were located at 12 Depot Square in Barre, Vermont. The firewood sheds were located at Burnham’s Meadows; and the coal yards were situated on Horace Lane off North Main Street. Later, the oil tanks were established on Mill Street in Barre, Vermont.
The finding aid for the entire collection can be found here.
William W. Calder (1858-1936) and Victor Richardson established the fuel company, “Calder & Richardson,” in 1900, in Barre, Vermont. William W. Calder had started work as a harness maker. Horace A. Richardson (1870-1938) bought the company in 1917. The company dealt in coal and firewood; fuel oil was added to the company in 1927. The company offices were located at 12 Depot Square in Barre, Vermont. The firewood sheds were located at Burnham’s Meadows; and the coal yards were situated on Horace Lane off North Main Street. Later, the oil tanks were established on Mill Street in Barre, Vermont.
The finding aid for the entire collection can be found here.
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Calder & Richardson Store Interior with Oil Burner Exhibit
Photograph shows interior of Calder & Richardson store at Depot Square. The photograph shows an exhibit of oil burner machinery along with the coal price list.
Calder & Richardson Store Interior with Coal Price Lists and Samples
Photograph shows interior of Calder & Richardson store at Depot Square. The coal price list is shown, as well as firewood and samples of coal types.
Calder & Richardson Signage on Side of Offices at Depot Square
Side view of the Calder & Richardson Store with the company lettering on the building, advertising "coke," "wood," and "coal."