The 2009 Friends of the Lawrence Public Library historical calendar focused on Essex Street, the long time commercial street of the city. The calendar was so successful that a second calendar focusing on Essex Street was published in 2010.
Take a stroll down Essex Street in the 19th Century, 1920, 1940, and after 1950.
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I was only 6 years old in 1959 but I do remember many of the businesses I have seen here. Thanks so much for sharing! – >Julie Pagliarulo
My name is Horace Privitera and that was my father that had the photography studio on Essex St. I was 4 years old in 1959 but I remember clearly my father bringing me over to see the lovely Grace Furnari in her store on a regular basis! They were good friends and I remember that sweet lady, little Grace Furnari!! I have tried to reach out to you but have had no luck! You can reach me at hprivitera@comcast.net or on face book! I have great memories of those days!
I made a mistake, I was born in 1959, not 6 yrs old in ’59. Oops!
Horace, I wrote you an email. Hope to hear back from you!!
I worked at A.B. Sutherland Co. for 11 years, and Kap’s Mens
Store for 2 years. Essex Street was always crowded with
shoppers, especially on weekends. Christmas was
an unbelievable time. So busy . Sutherland co. sponsored
and paid for the Christmas Parade . I remember attending a few
meetings with other business’ about the parking situation and
the meters. Great times.