W. H. Squire, 1889
MakerMade by
H. Wales Lines Company
(American, 1864 - 1983)
Date1889
MediumPhotography; albumen on paper in cardboard album covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 9 1/4in. (18.4 x 23.5cm)
Other (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (21 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number2015.149.1.36
DescriptionPhotograph of Wilbur H. Squire's Shingle style house, located in Meriden, with a flared eave on the front facade. Roof top cupola on front facade. Three story house. Covered front porch with steps leading to entrance. One chimney located behind the cupola.
NotesFrom: An Historic Record and Pictorial Description of the Town of Meriden, Connecticut: And Men who Have Made It... A Century of Meriden "The Silver City." (p. 586)“Wilbur H. Squire spent his earliest years in Hartford, and graduated from high school on 1876. Immediately afterward, he went to Meriden and entered the insurance agency of H. C. Butler & Co. After Mr. Butler’s death, Squire assumed control of the business, which was then conducted under the names of W. H. Squire & Co. and The W. H. Squire Company.
He was a director of the Meriden Business Men’s Association, vice president of the Colonial Club, a charter member of the Home Club, a trustee of the YMCA, a director of the First Meriden Building and Loan Association, auditor of the City Mission, a member of the Meriden Golf Club, a charter member of A. H. Hall Council and the Grand Council, Royal Arcanum, a member of the Maccabees, the Woodmen, and other fraternal orders, and was water tax collector, and city tax collector for two years.”
The City of Meriden Plan of Conservation & Development Update, Community Character and Historic Resources (2007) lists the house on the Historic Properties Inventory as located at 4 Washington Heights.
Status
Not on view
