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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…

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This photograph displays grocery counters filled with fruits and nuts. Note the steam heat radiator to the left.

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A depiction of the tobacco corner within the Burr Brothers' grocery store. Cigar boxes fill the glass display cases.

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This photograph, a view of the main floor from the mezzanine, shows the vast array of counters and displays in the Burr Brothers' store.

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A photograph of the candy counter in the Burr Brothers' grocery store featuring many confections including hand-dipped chocolates.

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A depiction of the delicatessen area in the Burr Brothers' grocery store, which displays meats and cheeses.

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This view displays an office on the store's mezzanine level. A desk dominates the middle of the room; notice the marble fireplace on the left.

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This photograph shows the office area on the Burr Brothers' mezzanine level. G. D. Burr is one of three brothers who started this family business.

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Wintry view of the outside of Burr Brothers' grocery store on S. Main Street.

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This view depicts counters and glass cases filled with cookies and crackers.

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A photograph displaying the extensive shelves and counters lining Burr Brothers' grocery store. A coffee grinder is pinpointed in this photo.

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This photograph shows the Burr Brothers' candy counter.

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A depiction of a business office on the store's mezzanine level showing several desks and work stations.

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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.

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This photograph displays a sampling booth located next to the coffee bean department to the right.

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A view depicting the store's glass bakery cases with shelves behind displaying "fresh fish today" and "spring chickens."

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This photograph shows fresh fruit in baskets as well as bread and cakes. Note the ornate cashier's cage to the right.

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Many varieties of coffee and tea are displayed in this photograph with scales on top for weighing and mixing blends.

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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.

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This photograph shows hams hanging on the back wall. For a similar depiction, see photo 2015.49.5.

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A head-on view of the store's large display of crackers, cookies, and biscuits. Notice the "Fresh Oysters" in the left background.

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This photograph depicts shelves filled with canned goods and ladders to reach the highest items. Scales are spread out on the counter top in front.

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Three female employees in booths offer customers samples of Pillsbury and Armour products.

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This photograph shows the store's extensive bakery department, displaying cakes, rolls, breads, pastries, and more.
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