Granniss and Elmore Records. undated, 1880-1947.

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Granniss and Elmore Records. undated, 1880-1947.

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Ganung and Elmore, general merchandise and grocery firm of Litchfield, Connecticut, was founded by George S. Elmore (1856-1904) and C.M. Ganung in 1880 with stock purchased from a bankrupt company. In 1882, Mr. Ganung sold his interest in the store to Westen G. Granniss (1855-1940) of Litchfield, Connecticut, and the store was renamed Granniss and Elmore. The firm dealt in general merchandise such as groceries, dry goods, dishes, crockery, carpets, window shades, screens, linoleum, and wallpaper. The firm's motto was “Everything guaranteed as represented.”

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Elmore, George S., 1856-1904

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Granniss, Weston G., 1855-1940

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W.G. Granniss Company (Litchfield, Conn.)

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General store founded by George S. Elmore and C.M. Ganung in 1880 under name of Ganung and Elmore; in 1882 renamed Granniss and Elmore when Ganung's interest was sold to Weston G. Granniss; in 1907 reorganized as W.G. Granniss Company; sold in 1940 and later converted to a self-service grocery. From the description of Granniss and Elmore records, 1880-1947. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 28415879 Ganung and Elmore, general merchandise and groce...

Ganung, C. M.

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