Acme Electronic Co.
A short history of an individual proprietorship in Springfield, Mass., spanning 65 years; beginning in 1938, with the advent of household radios, televisions, and appliances; continuing into the 21st century.
This website is currently undergoing substantial editing, and will be changing frequently.
Building for Sale in 2010:
3 Views of 444 Chestnut St. Storefront:
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Left view of 444 Chestnut St.
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Center view of 444 Chestnut St.
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Right view of 444 Chestnut St.
2 Views Inside Acme Electronic, Emptied Out, Prior to Sale of Building:
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Stairs leading to apartment where the family lived.
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View looking toward front door and display windows.
Views of Acme Electronic in the 1940s:
6 Business Cards:
5 Penny Postcards:
Acme Electronic was a dealer for the Blackstone Corporation, manufacturers of home laundry appliances since 1874. Following are 3 images related to Blackstone:
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Blackstone model 350 washing machine, from the 1950s.
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Blackstone promotional material: (top) toy gyroscope inside box shaped like 1960s washing machine; (bottom) measuring cup.
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Blackstone appliances being unloaded from truck, direct from factory in Jamestown, NY., 1960s.
