Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Collection Overview
Louis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851)...
Show moreLouis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851). Julius McAllister worked as a photographer and dentist in Washington D.C., Bristol, Vermont and Columbus, Nebraska. Around 1895, Julius, his third wife Amy, and their children left Nebraska for the Union Soldiers’ Colony in Fitzgerald, Georgia. By 1900, Julius and Amy were divorced, and Amy and her stepson Louis were working as photographers in Thomasville, Georgia.
In 1907 Louis McAllister married Cora Shepard (born about 1872 in Vermont) in Holland, Michigan. By 1910, they were living in Queen City Park in South Burlington, Vermont, where Louis established a photography studio. The McAllisters moved to Burlington, and by 1919 they lived at 47 N. Winooski Avenue. They continued to occupy a summer cottage at Queen City Park, and were active in the Queen City Park Association, which held spiritualist camp meetings annually. McAllister conducted his photography business from home until his death in 1963.
McAllister’s “trademark” was his panorama camera which made him familiar to all sorts of groups ranging from graduating classes to state police to summer camp groups. In addition he did print 8 x 10 photos, many of which document building construction and Burlington Street Department projects, as well as group and individual portraits.
The L.L. McAllister Collection includes portraits, construction projects, buildings, businesses and events in the Burlington area covering the period ca. 1920-1960. The collection also includes photos of street, bridge, airport and sewer construction and repair, as well as group portraits of clubs, schools, etc.
Revised April, 2010
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1944 Christmas photo of three young children seated on the floor of a living room. They are in front of their Christmas tree along with wrapped presents. One child holds a doll while another holds a toy.
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This is very likely the family of Chester M. Kerr, salesman, who, at the time of this photo, owned this house at 283 So. Prospect St., Burlington, Vt.
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1945 outdoor photo of parents and three adult children, the two daughters are wearing military uniforms.
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1945 outdoor photo of couple with child (as seen in mcalB14F14i07) and an elderly lady, very likely the child's grandmother. Number 34 seen on the side of the house.
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1945 outdoor photo of two brothers (standing) and their parents gathered in front of their home.
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1945 outdoor photo of a family of seven, with two service men present. Photo allows most of the house to be viewed. Photo #3.
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This is very likely the family of Chester M. Kerr, salesman, who, at the time of this photo, owned this house at 283 So. Prospect St., Burlington, Vt.
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1944 indoor photo of same couple in mcalB14F16i10. This view shows more of the room, including the audio console.
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1945 outdoor photo of a large family, possibly that of Adalard and Mary LeBlanc (see mcalB14F14i11). The house pictured here is at 109 Intervale Ave.
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1945 outdoor photo of child, mother, and father, as seen in mcalB14F14i07. Number 34 on the side of the house.
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1949 or 1950 wedding anniversary photo of an older couple standing at a table laid out with silver tea service, cups and sandwiches. A tiered cake is center. Taken in a kitchen. Photo #3.
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Mid-1930s outdoor photo of perhaps three family generations, with 6 women and 9 men. Varied array of men's suits, footwear, etc. One man wears knickers.
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1945 outdoor photo of parents (front) and grown children, as seen in mcalB14F18i07.
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1945 outdoor photo of an elderly couple. Taken in the driveway on the side of McAllister's home at 47 No. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Garden trellis in the background. See also mcalB14F18i04
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1945 outdoor photo of a mother (center) and four daughters gathered on the lawn near the corner of a brick building.
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1944 indoor photo of couple relaxing at home. Many interesting details in decoration, fashion, and also the newspaper headlines.
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1945 outdoor photo of family seen in mcalB14F18i07: 2 parents, 3 adult children. Photo #3
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Ca. 1951 indoor photo of elegantly dressed couple. Room has bold wallpaper and stylish furniture.
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Mid-1930s outdoor photo of three women, from possibly three generations, and a young child, all very likely in the Chester M. Kerr family. Kerr, a salesman, owned this house at 283 So. Prospect St., Burlington (see mcalB14F14i02).
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1945 outdoor photo of mother (seated) and four daughters (see mcalB14F20i05).