Rochester NH History - 1899 Stores & Businesses
In a previous episode we discussed local companies using trade cards to advertise in the 1800s. However advertising was not limited to trade cards, many businesses also advertised in the Rochester City Directory! The City Directories from the 1800's are a wealth of information. They were widely used over a century ago and Today they are also useful. This episode will look at the businesses that advertised in these magazines. The advertising reflects late 19th century products & businesses such as coal, ice, livery stables, tobacco & harness makers. Most of the Rochester businesses from this time period are gone but their advertisements can be studied today. From them we can learn about the people that produced them as well as the people who heard their messages.