Records With Access Point "Calais (Me.)"
5 results found (4 digitized image(s) available).
Isaac Erb fonds
Fonds - 1900-1910
P11
Isaac Erb (1846-1924) was born in Kars, Kings County, the son of John Erb and Mary Ann Morrell Erb. He married Frances Huestis and they had two children, John H. and Lavinia F. A professional photographer, his career spanned more than 50 years, from 1870 to 1924. Whether in the studio or on location, Erb’s camera captured the many facets of contemporary Saint John, and his work led him throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. The composition of his portraits and commercial photographs show the artistic temperament of the 19th century cameraman. This personal style continues well into the 20th century. His attention to detail and unique perspective on his subjects contributed in equal parts to his success in a business marked by transiency and brevity. By the end of his career he had produced more than 12,000 images, all of which he meticulously recorded in his logbooks. The approximately 3,400 extant glass negatives make up one of the most comprehensive collection of...
Street scene in Calais Maine
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\171
In the left foreground Nichols & McLeod offered "department store goods, notions 5 & 10 cent goods a specialty". Their next-door neighbour was the American Express Co. Also visible is "Sprague's Hotel, A Sprague, Prop". The Calais Savings Bank held forth in the brick building across the corner, while on the third floor above "Fellowship Lodge, I.O.O.F. meets every Friday night". The "Columbian Dining Room & Oyster Saloon" is just up the street. Beyond that again was the Calais Advertiser.
Street scene, Calais Maine
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\172
Around the corner of Main and North Streets in Calais about 1900. The emporium with the turret at the far left is that of a "J. Kalish, One-Price Clothing House". Beyond that, N.A. Olsson offered hats and suits. The facade at the far right states that Buckett and Co. offered " paper, paper bags, twine, cigars, tobacco, fruit, nuts and canned meat". Next is "W. Woods and Co., Drygoods". Farther along the street, "McKusick's Law Office" shares a sign with " Dr. Thomson's Med. Co., office and laboratory". An awning just above offers "College Ices".