Old Vineyard Haven Public Library, Other Shops, Main Street

Signs: Vineyard Haven Public Library; Salt Water Taffy; Bradley Harness[?]; Wheaton's Soda Water; ... and Heaters Recomend Themselves For Sale by H. L. Tilton; Plumbing; Bicycles; Reading Room

"Although the Library was public in so far as it so open to the public, it was a for profit venture. The operator was unhappy when the town opened a "free" public library." [WHR 1999]

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Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

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Location: Vineyard Haven - downtown - Main St.
Keywords: libraries; plumbers; carriages; views; stores; Lane's Block