The Portland daily press., 1864-06-08
Hanson Block.

There are but few buildings in our city bet
ter constructed, more conveniently arranged
and neatly finished, than the Hanson Block,
Nos. l42, la, 146, Middle street, near the
junction Of Free street. 1t was erected in
1851 by Messrs. L. d. Hanson, & Co., and was
sold to Messrs II. j. Libbey, e. Co. about
year ago for $500. It's 100 feet long ,and4e #.
wide, with an excellent basement.
No. 142 OF this building is occupied by
Messrs. Lane & Little, who are extensively
engaged in the wholesale dry goods trade
Their stock Is large and well selected, and the
amount of business done by them is evidence
of their favorable standing with the retail
dealers in the State. This firm purchase for
cash, Of the largest and best importing houses
IN New York, and consequently can sell goods
favorable terms as any other house In
New England. They are active, energetic
business men, and have the reputation of be-
ing honorable and above board in their bust
ness transactions. FE
No. l46 is occupied by Messrs. V. c. Han
son, d Co, boot and shoe manufacturers, re-
tail dealers and jobbers. Mr.. Hanson is the
Oldest boot and shoe manufacturer ia the city,
now engaged in the jobbing business. He
commenced twenty-five years ago and some
portion Of the time has carried on a large
amount Of business. This firm now manufae-
ture ladies' boots mainly, for the wholesale
and retail trade, and have the reputation OF
getting up as good an article as is offered in
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boots, shoes leather and general findings for
the jobbing and retail trade. This firm stands
third on the assessors list in the amount of
internal revenue tax paid by the shoe manu-
faeturers Of this county.
The second floor entrance, No. 144, is occu-
pied by Messrs Dunn q Palmer, John L.
Palmer, and Moses G. Palmer Messrs. Dunn
& Palmer are successors 10 M. G. Palmer,
wholesale dealers in millinery and fancy goods.
Mr. NJ. G. Palmer commenced the business on
a small scale, over twenty years ago, and by
industry and close application he succeeded in
securing a competency. The capital thus ac-
cumulated, he is investing In the safe and pay
ing enterprises OF our city.
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we'll selected stock Of millinery and. fancy
goods, from which traders can make as good
selection, and be supplied on as reasonable
terms, as at any other house in New England.
Their goods go into every part OF this State,
and portions of New Hampshire and YER
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Mr.. John L. Palmer is an agent for the
Union Straw Works, Foxboro', Mass aud
keeps constantly on hand all the different styles
and qualities of bonuets manufactured at that
establishment, which he is prepared to furnish
to the trade at manufacturers prices. His
stock is constantly being replenished, and
therefore an excellent one TO select from.
Mr.. M. G. Palmer, Secretary and Treasurer
of the Portland and Forest Avenue Railroad
Company, has an Office in this building for the
present, intending to have one fitted up on
purpose for his accommodation, at the junction
Of Middle and Congress SITS.
The third story is occupied by Mr.. Charles
H. Schumacher, fresco aud banner painter.
and the fourth by Mr.. j. p. Libbey, paper box
] manufacturer, and Messrs. J. Smith, 6 Co.,
betting manufacturers, OF whom mention has
been made.