COLLECTION NAME:
Historic Photograph Collection
Record
Filename:
P-168.jpg
Identifier:
P-168
Title:
Dillman & Upton Lumber Company
Subject:
Businesses
Description:
The Dillman & Upton Lumber Company has occupied various locations within Rochester, and at the time of this photograph, was located on the west side of North Main Street. Charles W. Upton started the business near 311 West Fifth Street (University Drive) about 1908, focusing primarily on selling coal. Around 1919, the business moved to this location at 543 North Main Street and was taken over by Upton's nephew, Roy G. Upton, and son-in-law, Arthur R. Dillman. From the 1950s onward, the business continued to diversify it's products and continued to grow. In 1987, Dillman & Upton moved to 607 Woodward Avenue.
Date:
c.1925
Type:
Photo/slide
Place:
Rochester, Michigan
Street:
543 North Main Street
Data Provider:
Rochester Hills Public Library
Dillman & Upton Lumber Company
