Burr Brothers' Grocers opened on N. Church St. in 1894, growing to have seven branches and mammoth trade. One of the largest and most beautiful stores in the Midwest, Burr Brothers sold rare delicacies such as imported nuts and fruits as well as…
A photograph showing what customers saw upon entering Burr Brothers' grocery store: a high-ceilinged room lined by counters and shelves with a ladder for employees to reach items on the highest levels.
A horse-drawn Burr Brothers' Bakery delivery wagon (No. 13) waits outside the store. Burr Brothers maintained a fleet of 20 wagons to keep up with busy delivery schedules.