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Lyell Mt-Read Business Center: A Brief History
Lyell Mt-Read Business Center began its life as the Clapp Baby Food Division in around 1924. Harold H. Clapp and his wife Anna created the first canned baby food in the U.S in 1921. American Home Products purchased the Clapp company in 1939, keeping production at the large plant on Mt. Read Boulevard in the […]
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The History of Midtown Garage
This fascinating photo shows construction of the Midtown Garage in approximately 1960. This, three level, 1,843 space parking garage under Midtown Tower and plaza was truly revolutionary. Midtown Plaza opened on April 10, 1962. Early tenants, included B. Forman Co., McCurdy’s, Wegmans, Lincoln Rochester Bank (now Chase Bank), the United States Postal Service, Trailways, as well as several national and […]
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The History of Buckingham Commons
A note from Buckingham’s very own Historian, Tom Latta: 85 Allen Street started out as the Pullman Manufacturing Company in the late 1800’s. It manufactured sash balance equipment or window counterbalancing technology. It is most notably known as the home of Art Craft Optical, who was the last to occupy the building until Buckingham […]
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Celebrating 50 Years in Business!
It all started on Buckingham Street…
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