Postcard of St. Agnes Church
A black and white postcard photo of St. Agnes Church on Main St in Vernon Center, NY. Previous to the church, it was the Pettibone Hall and school. After the church, it became the Vernon Center Fire Department building.
Freeman Law and Ralph Fitzgerald in front of Atlantic Station, 1938
Freeman Law (R) and Ralph Fitzgerald (L) in front of the Atlantic Service Station in 1938. It was owned by Freeman at that time. In this photo, you can see advertisements for Lee Tires, 5c Pepsi-Cola, sunglasses, and a "Sixth Annual Festival on the Rectory Lawn" advertised for July 26 and [28], 1938.
As of 2024, there is a Circle K in this location. In the 1950s, Leroy L. Burleigh became the proprietor/owner of the station about a decade later.
Atlantic Service Station, White Flash
Freeman Law of Vernon, NY stands by the Atlantic White Flash gas pumps of his Atlantic Service station in downtown. At that time, gas was 19.5c/gallon.
Youker's Pharmacy and soda fountain is across the street. The sign for the VERNON FAIR is displayed across the street, implying this was probably early Fall. The DairyLea shop and bus terminal is in the back right.
Atlantic Service Station, wide view, 1956
A wide view of the ATLANTIC service station in downtown Vernon, which is now the location of the Circle K (2024). This is one of two in a set. They both came in a labeled manila envelope.
The former Vernon fire station can be seen in the background with its siren cupola on the roof.
On the left, is the Barton & Shaughnessy building, which included the DairyLea store, the Vernon Post Office and later Army & Navy. The Vernon Bus Terminal signage is visible for Central NY Coach Lines.
An emergency first aid sign is also visible, pointing possibly toward the fire station. A plumbing and heating oil truck is visible too.
Atlantic Service Station close up, 1956
The Atlantic Service Station on Seneca had 2 pumps, 2 car repair bays and sold auto supplies. In this photo, it is owned by Leroy Burleigh. It is a digital positive of the original 8.5 x 11 negative, one of two in the set.
As of 2024, it is the site of the Circle K Gas Station.
Verona Street Sleigh in Snow c 1910
A winter photo looking north down Verona St (Rte 31), past Mill St, past the future Harness House restaurant on the left, toward the railroad tracks and Verona.
In the foreground and background are horse-drawn sleighs. A dog is interested in the action, walking by some well-dressed pedestrians on the sidewalk. Phone lines are visible.
H.W. Smith Storefront
The facade of the stores that were combined, and then became the Laundromat. Window display featuring Christmas decorations.