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Elm Street, Book Store, Betty Bragin, Windt Pharmacy during street sale. Early 1960's, Syd Greenberg photo. Courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Main Street - Hilbert Bros., Thornton Fuller Department Store, New Canaan Savings Bank. February 26, 1961. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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Main Street, Forest Street and East Avenue. August 28, 1960. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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S. B. Hoyt, New Canaan Greenhouse, before the Cherry Street extension. February 26, 1961. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
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South Avenue at Cherry Street, November 6, 1960. Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society
Windts had a soda fountain with perhaps eight seats where you could order ice cream sodas. It was the only one in town.
It was also the spot where I purchased an enormous bottle of “perfume” for my mother as a Christmas gift for $2.69. When I gave it to her she smiled and said “Why thank you”.
Great memories Rick! I often wonder how a “retro” soda fountain would do in town. Given all the terrific frozen dessert options we have here in NC, it could be a tough nut to crack. That said–check out the concept of this place in Brooklyn and imagine it filling retail space on Main or Elm: http://www.brooklynfarmacyandsodafountain.com/
I still have the savings account opened at the New Canaan Savings Bank, probably around 1958. It is now a Chase account.
The Town Pharmacy, Frank Matello(sp) had a soda fountain, I believe.