'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby store

This week’s Turnback Tuesday features photos of the Howard & Barber Department Store, established in 1858 and formerly located at 268-270 Main St. in downtown Derby. 
Charles R. Howard and George E. Barber operated their business knowing full well that honestly-priced, quality merchandise was what customers wanted most. 
Famous for its one-stop shopping approach, the store offered gingham fabric, brass-trimmed beds, velour and corduroy upholstered furniture, dining room tables, curtains and drapes, women’s hosiery, gloves and men’s three-piece chamber suits. 
The top photo, taken in 1884, shows the staff and storefront. 
The bottom left photo highlights some of the store’s ornate decorating while the bottom right photo shows the gentlemen’s garment room, which was located on the second floor.


Thanks go out to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history.