Crockett & Hopkins Furniture Store

1890

Art Van Allsburg, on the far right of the picture, stands behind a wicker chair in front of the furniture store at 42 W. Leonard. Displayed on the plank sidewalk are several styles of side chairs; a rocking chair and a platform rocker; a wicker chair is visible through the window of the shop; two chaise style sofas stand on end at either side of the door; the man in the doorway standing next to a three-drawer chest with mirror may be one of the owners; and there is a wicker baby carriage beneath the window on the right. The furniture sign, perpendicular to the building, also lists the street number. A small sign at the left of the stairs leading to the second floor advertises Geo. Gitchell who is a violin teacher.