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The Eagle Cafe, 1922

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:42:34 -0700

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In 1922 the Eagle Cafe, owned by Bert Forbes, was in the depot parking lot. The fence is along Main Street.
The tracks are visible in the right background. The Burlington Avenue Bridge is in the left rear background. Notice the stairs leading up to the road. Harry Huntley purchased the lunch cart and moved it across Main Street to form the basis for his restaurant, Huntley's Lunch.

Photo courtesy of Liz Huntley White.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Altman's Liquor Store, 1955

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:42:33 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Roy Ferguson.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

George Spanos, 1965

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:42:32 -0700

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George Spanos, the unoffiicial mayor of Wilmington, friend to all military servicemen and young Wilmington athletes.

Photo courtesy of John Ritchie.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

George's Restaurant, 1955

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:42:31 -0700

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George Spanos was the unofficial mayor of Wilmington. During World War II, he opened his doors to all servicemen. His wall pictures that survive today serve as a tribute to the man, a Wilmington legend.

Photo courtesy of Roy Ferguson.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Fire-gutted building, 1940s

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:42:31 -0700

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George Spanos' restaurant in the 1940s.
Herb Pickering's plumbing supply shop is shown in its earlier location prior to expansion along the side of the building out to Main Street. Note the burned-out roof section and the painted sign.

Photo courtesy of Bill Dayton.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Church Street Hardware, 1945

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:28:40 -0700

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Schelumiel Macintosh and Frank Griffin ,Sr. opened the store in 1941. The package store was added shortly afterwards.

Photo courtesy of Frank Griffin & Bill Doyle.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Wilmington Center, 1940

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:28:40 -0700

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This block was destroyed by fire in 1947.
Notice the lined crosswalk.

Photo courtesy of Paul White.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Wilmington Center, 1940

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:28:39 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Paul White.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Burlington Avenue, 1920

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:28:38 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Adele Passmore & Edith Lyford.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Railroad Bridge at Burlington Avenue, 1981

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:28:37 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Ann Humphrey Berghaus.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Train Station, 1955

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:27 -0700

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The Depot was purchased in 1962 from the B&M to use as a private parking lot. Wilmington Ford purchased the property a few years later for a used car lot. Joe LaCreta then bought the run-down property and refurbished the building and the parking lot for his present sandwich shop.

Photo courtesy of Roy Ferguson.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Train Station, 1940

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:27 -0700

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Currently Big Joe's Sub Shop.

Photo courtesy of Paul White.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

National Geodesic Survey Map of 1935 of Center area

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:26 -0700

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From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Aerial view of Wilmington Center, 1964

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:26 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Norinne Markey.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Theatre Marquee, 1981

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:25 -0700

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Photo courtesy of Ann Humphrey Berghaus.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Wilmington Theatre, 1955

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:01:30 -0700

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The Wilmington Theater was closed, and a "For Sale" sign was posted. Weinberg's moved to the corner of
Middlesex Avenue and Main Street into a modern, new, clothing store. Merrimac Cleaners was now in Buck's
Garage; Roy's shoe store was in Phyll's Cafe.

Photo courtesy of Roy Ferguson.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

Wilmington Center, 1900

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:58:25 -0700

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Looking north, Wilmington Center about 1900. The corner of Middlesex Avenue in the background. The streetcar tracks are clear in the unpaved road; the overhead wires are also visible. Only two buildings remain today, the one with the flat roof facing the street and the present Bedell Insurance office.

Photo courtesy of Bill Dayton.

From "Wilmington: a retrospective" by J.G. O'Reilly.

National Library Week 2013

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:39:48 -0700

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National Library Week 2013

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:39:47 -0700

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National Library Week 2013

nobody@flickr.com (WilmingtonMemorialLibrary) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:39:46 -0700

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