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St. Louis Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter 1892 Buford Elling Billhead + Cont. Page
St. Louis Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter 1892 Buford Elling Billhead + Cont. Page
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St. Louis Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter 1892 Buford Elling Billhead + Cont. Page
Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s
Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
If you collect Montana ephemera, Buford and Elling were key early and highly successful merchants in the state's history.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Slight wave creases along the horizontal fold creases. Elsewhere, no other issues to note. Eye-catching illustrated building / busy street vignette and elaborate header typefaces / fonts and surrounding art elements. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheets shown in the photos. They each measure approx. 8 5/8" x 13 3/4" **Ships safely folded down at one existing crease**
**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
St. Louis Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter 1892 Buford Elling Billhead + Cont. Page
Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s
Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
If you collect Montana ephemera, Buford and Elling were key early and highly successful merchants in the state's history.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Slight wave creases along the horizontal fold creases. Elsewhere, no other issues to note. Eye-catching illustrated building / busy street vignette and elaborate header typefaces / fonts and surrounding art elements. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheets shown in the photos. They each measure approx. 8 5/8" x 13 3/4" **Ships safely folded down at one existing crease**
**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
