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). 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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Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Published: November 19, 2007, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Collections
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Creator(s)
Place(s)
- Burlington (Vt.) [35]
- Champlain, Lake [20]
Format(s)
- image [35]
Genre(s)
- black-and-white photographs [35]
- photographs [35]
Topic(s)
- Ferries [35]
- Champlain Transportation Company [31]
- Construction projects [9]
- Boats and boating [6]
- Ticonderoga (Steamship) [3]
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Topic: ("Ferries")
Place: ("Burlington (Vt.)")
Title: Burlington Lakefront
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1932; 1934, undated; 1932; 1934, undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
January 9, 1934. The Admiral and Oneida, two ferries, at anchor at the Burlington lake front.
Title: Burlington Lakefront
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1932; 1934, undated; 1932; 1934, undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
January 9, 1934. Photo #10. Elisha Goodsell Dock and three converted steam yachts (ferries) during winter at the Burlington lake front on Lake Champlain.
Title: Burlington Lakefront
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1932; 1934, undated; 1932; 1934, undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
January 9, 1934. Photo #8. Goodsell Dock and ferry boat, Oneida, at the Burlington lake front on Lake Champlain.
Title: Champlain Ferries
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Cars and a wagon with horses line up along the ferry access road to board the ferry operating on Lake Champlain. The Steamer Chateaugay can be seen to the extreme left. A portion of its name is visible along with its smoke stack and pumping arm. Buildings along side the road leading to the boarding dock are to the right. Undated but may be 1930s.
Title: Champlain Ferries
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Open deck ferry, the Roosevelt, is docked and cars drive off. In the foreground a man walks along the path as a car makes its way along the same road. A business sign on the far right reads Wither. Undated but may be 1930s or 1940s.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 close up broadside view of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry near the docking pilings. People are crowded on the boat's main deck and a few on an upper deck. Railroad cars seen in the background. Photo #2.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry cruising on Lake Champlain out beyond the breakwater. Several American flags are seen as well as cars on the main deck.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-07-02
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
July 2, 1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry being christened at its launching. Dignitaries look on. Photo #60.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry. This may be preparation for the launching as the boat is decorated with streamers of flags from bow to stern along with American flags. Many people mill around the area. A ladder leans against the bow and a man is climbing up it.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-07-02
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
July 2, 1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry as dignitaries prepare to christen the boat. A woman holds the champagne bottle surrounded by honored guests including children. The boat is still in dry dock and the ladder once leaning on the bow has been removed. Photo #59.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 close up broadside photo of the Champlain Transportation Company "City of Burlington" ferry. People sit in chairs along the sides of the main deck. A few people are on the upper deck. Buildings and railroad cars along the waterfront can also be seen. Photo #3.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's "City of Burlington" ferry cruising in Lake Champlain with the water front seen in the background.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Burlington"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's "City of Burlington" ferry docked near pilings in Lake Champlain. Photo #1.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 very dark photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry City of Plattsburg docked next to the original Boat House on Burlington's water front. A barge is to the left. A motor boat is seen to the right.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry City of Plattsburg cruising out to open water on Lake Champlain.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of a Champlain Transportation Company ferry anchored inside the Burlington water front break water decked out with streamers of flags from bow to stern.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry, City of Plattsburg approaching the dock for a landing. The Burlington break water is seen in the background.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - "The City of Plattsburgh"
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company's ferry City of Plattsburg decked out with streamers of flags for its launching. The boat is in the lake just inside the break water at the Burlington water front. Photo #5.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-07-07
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
July 7, 1936 photo of view from a ferry of a access loading ramp being constructed. Railroad cars seen in the background. Location may be Burlington, Vermont waterfront area. Photo #78.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-07-07
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
July 7, 1936 photo of a ferry in the water down at the Burlington waterfront. Boat house can be seen to the left and the breakwater in the background. An access loading ramp seems to be under construction. Photo #76.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-07-02
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
July 2, 1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company ferry, City of Burlington. She is decorated with streamers of flags from bow to stern. A crowd of people stand nearby to watch the launching. Photo #62.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-06-07
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
June 7, 1936 photo of the construction of a ferry for the Champlain Transportation Company. Probably the City of Burlington. The pilot house is taking shape. Photo #35.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-06-27
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
June 28, 1936 photo of the City of Burlington ferry under construction nearing completion. Photo #54.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-06-28
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
June 28, 1936 photo of two work crew members working on a ferry's machinery. Probably the newly constructed City of Burlington ferry owned by the Champlain Transportation Company.
Title: Champlain Transportation Co. - Ferry Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1936-06-28
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
June 1936 photo of the wooden support cradle for a ferry being built for the Champlain Transportation Company. Probably the City of Burlington. Photo #58.
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