444-446 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01107

Views of Acme Electronic Co. during the 1940s.

One of Blackstone’s model 350 washing machines, from the 1950s, which were sold by Acme Electronic Co.

View from the front window of the third-floor apartment, overlooking Baystate Medical and Mercy Medical facilities.

Delivery of new Blackstone washing machines and dryers direct from the factory, during the 1960s. Old brick sidewalk has been replaced. Interestingly, traffic flow on this one-way street was reversed in the late 1960s, after construction of nearby interstate highway.

Blackstone advertising promotions: a gyroscope, and a measuring cup.

Views of building before and during renovations, 2010.

Stewart Warner TVs from early 1950s, along with an advertising banner.

Views inside the store, after having been cleaned out.