1. Verso note: Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. on Mill St. & the river north of present site of Civic Auditorium. F. Wood, 1930’s. [Original at Public Museum?] Images shows several generations of businesses, autos parked in the snow, and a street lamp left. “Bissell’s” is at the top of one factory building.
2. Camera Shops Photo. Verso: Old employees at Bissell factory. These men have been in the continuous employ of this factory from 30 to 42 years each. Mr. Weevil. Image shows four men standing in a row with the hands crossed over their chests, with a building behind, steps at lower right.
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4. Verso stamp: Return to Traffic Eng. Dept. Hand written, Nov. 6, 1959. Bissell. Image shows the smoke stack being felled, with a water tank atop a partially demolished factory building at right. A “Yield” sign is center front, and a “DO NOT ENTER” sign is near the base of the stack. The river appears to be behind the scene.
5. Photo of Bissel Carpet Sweeper factory. View from Pearl Street Bridge. ca. 1950's.