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SAV/(;.iTJ\(; A .\tA OF RLSOURCES Title: Ithaca Directory 1959 Call number: LH-REF 974.7 Ithaca 1959 Publisher: Bellows Falls, Vt. : H.A. Manning Co. Owner: Ithaca Tompkins County Public Library Assigned Branch: Ithaca - Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) Collection: Local History (LH) Format: Serial Number of pages: 534 Permission to digitize the Ithaca City Directories published by H. A. Manning Co. from 1923 to 1986 granted by Jeffrey C. Manning, August 2010. FOR REFERENCE NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE ROOM DO NOT TAKE CARDS FROM POCKET TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ITHACA,NY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4 1959-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECtORy-1959 Vuit !Jtkaca in tke eJlealtt 01 tke ~ilUfelJ, .ealze~ Rer;ion THE ITHACA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MODERN HEADQUARTERS (SECOND FLOOR) 114 NORTH AURORA STREET HOME SEEKERS~A community noted for its refined and cultural atmos phere INDUSTRIALISTS~Highlyintelligent class of workmen, good labor market, excellent sites for industry and research TOURISTS~A land of lakes and hills, waterfalls and cataracts STUDENTS~Homeof Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cascadilla School and an unsurpassed public school system SHOPPERS~Over430 retail stores comparable with stores of cities much larger FARMERS~Homeof G. L. F., Farm Bureau Federation, New York State College of Agriculture Serving the entire community through the- RETAIL DIVISION CONSUMER AND BUSINESS PROTECTION COMMITTEE AREA DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURIST AND CONVENTION DIVISION OUT-OF-TOWN DIRECTORY LIBRARY SERVICE TOMPKINS COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL THE ITHACA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOHN L. TILEY, Manager 114 NORTH AURORA ST. (Second Floor) ITHACA, N. Y. Dial 2-2464 DIRECTORIES 19.')f)-MAN NING' S ITHACA' DIRE CT OR y -19 5 9 Did You Know ~' That the Publishers of Your City Directory Maintain a Free Reference OUT·OF·TOWN DIRECTORY LIBRARY OF OVER 1,000 VOLUMES Use This Library These are official City Directories and are obtained by H. A. Manning Co. of N. Y. through their membership in the Association of North American Directory Publishers. The Directory Library is Located at Ithaca Chamber of Commerce Offices 114 North Aurora St. H. A. MANNING COMPANY OF N. Y. Inc. Publishers of the ARROW CITY GUIDE AND MAP and ITHACA CITY DIRECTORY MANNING DIRECTORY COMPANY Publishers and Distributors of NUMERICAL CRISS CROSS TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES 277 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY 5, N. Y. DEPARTMENT STORE 6 1959-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORY-1959 for 77 years, the leading department store of the Finger Lakes region .... " . the hub of Ithaca's shopping district . all 5 floors overflowing with the BEST of nationally famous BRAND NAMES .. everything you need for yourself, your family, your home! PHONE 2-2411 STATE & TIOGA STS. LIGHT-POWER 19S9-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORy-19S9 7 Look to This . .. SIG~~ OF SERVICE GOT A QUESTION about how to get the best use ol your electric and gas service? It so, stop by our nearest ollice, or simply call us tor consultation. OUR TRAINED REPRESENTATIVES in Power Sales, Commercial Lighting, Farm Service, and Home Service will give your questions prompt, courteous, etticient attention. lEW YORK STATE ~ ELECTRIC & GAS EDUCATIONAL-SCHOOLS 8 1959-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORy-1959 Serving the Educational Interest of Greater Ithaca .... Ithaca Public Schools A staFF of 400 classroom teschers, principals, supervisors, special ists, admin istrative, business and custodial personnel A Comprehensive Educational Program Including: Training in basic skills of reading, writing and expression Development of traits for happy and useful citizenship Opportunities to explore interests in every area of learning Training for vocations, homemaking and college entrance Maintenance of sound physical and mental health in all boys and girls Summer high school program Driver Education for youth and adults with the cooperation of the American Automobile Association Opportunities to pursue vocational and avocational interests for all adults Year-round recreational programs for all Some Recent Developments: Improved equipment for graphic arts training Varied program in English to include journalism, speech, creative writing, American and world literature Broader program in industrial arts throughout the secondary schools Program for retired people MUSIC-RADIOS -TELEVISION 19.59-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORy-1959 9 MUSIC LENT'S STORE ESTABLISHED 1893 210-212 NORTH TIOGA STREET HEADQUARTERS FOR • RECORDS • TELEVISION • PIANOS • PHONOGRAPHS • In our Record Department . we have one of the most complete selections of Popular and Classical records to be found anywhere in the country every label and we have "demonstra tor records," so the record you buy is factory fresh! • Stereophonic Hi-Fi Phonographs and Radio Phonographs, Portable and Console, by PILOT-MAGNAVOX-COLUMBIA RCA VICTOR AND OTHERS priced $19.95 and up. • Table, portable and console mod e I RADIOS . clock radios .. transistor portables . by ZENITH, EMERSON, MOTOROLA, PHILCO and the Imported German GRUNDIG. • WURLITZER Pianos, Organs and Elec tronic Pianos. Sold or Rented. • TAPE RECORDERS. • MAGNAVOX TELEVISION and Radio Phonographs with television. • Easy Terms. Expert Service Department to SERVICE EVERYTHING WE SELL' LENT'S Established 1893 RADIO BROADCASTING 10 1959-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORY-1959 Where ~ listeners gather .. for pleasure as much as purchases lalJ, the latedi ~ aH-J laucPzie,,, 14ut1ic and ctprMid- dlzama and 9OrJdd- For ideas that lead to a Fuller, happier community liFe AM FM 870 WHeu 97.3 Owned and Operated by Cornell University Studios: Ithaca Savings Bank Building I~=================-;;;;;=--~~- -~~.-. MANNING'S ITHACA Including Cayuga Heights Village (NEW YORK) DIRECTORY FOR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY, 1959 CONTAINING General Directory'of the Citizens, Classified Business Direc tory, Street and House Directory, Map, Record of City Government, Societies, Churches, Etc., County, State and United States Governments, Courts Including Citizens in Service in Armed Forces of the United States with Branch of Service VOLUME LVI Price $28.00 COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY H. A. MANNING COMPANY OF N. Y., INC. 277STATE STREET ROOM 514 SCHENECTADY 5, N. Y. Member Ithaca Chamber of Commerce Member Association North!American Directory Publishers COPYRIGHT. 1959, BY H. A. l\L\1\;l\Il"G CO. OF x. Y.. Il\C. INDEX TO CONTENTS Abbreviations. .................. 193 Labor Organizations. 32 Advantages . 18 Libraries. .......................... 30 Advertisers. ...................... 13 Location. .. 18 Alphabetical Directory . 193 Map (See Inside Back Cover) Altitude of City . 18 Mercantile Statistics. 19 Area of City . 18 Military Organizations. 34 Assessed Valuation . 21 Miscellaneous Directory. 25 Blocks, Buildings, etc . 144 Miscellaneous Statistics. 18 Branded Goods ]';" ationality Statistics. 19 (See Classified Business Directory) New York State Government. .... .... 35 Churches . 29 Numerical Street Directory. ........ .. 467 City Directory Library . ,'5 Parks, Playgrounds and Points of In- City Government . 38 terest. ........................... 22 Classified Business Directory . 135 Police Department. 25 Clubs . 30 Population Statistics. 19 County Government . 425 Post Offices. 28 Courts :. ". 110 Religious Institutions. 29 Directory Library . 5 Schools....... .. ............ .. .. .. .. 26 Dormitories . 152 Societies, Clubs and Associations Educational . 20 (See Miscellaneous Directory) 30 FinanciaL " .. "" " 21 State Government Fire Department . 25 (S.ee.New York State Government) 35 Fraternal Organizations . 30 Statistics, .......................... 18 Fraternity Houses . 157 Tompkins County Government........ 425 Halls ". 161 Topography. ........................ 18 Historical. 19 Transportation. ..................... 22 Hospitals . 162 Incorporated Companies US Government. ................... 35 (See Alphabetical Section) Valuation of Taxable Property. 21 Industrial Statistics . 19 Ward Boundaries. ................. .. 528 RECAPITULATION New names Added in Preparing 1959 Directory . 6,764 Old Names Taken Out. ............................ 4,488 Changes of Address, etc . 7,260 Total Number of Changes . 18,512 UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW In force July 7, 1909 Section 2t!. That ll;ny pers~m who wilfully an?- for profit shall infringe any copyright secured by this act, or who shall knowingly or wllfully.ald or abet such infringement, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for not exceeding one year or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, or both ,in the discretion of the court. 1959-MANNING'S ITHACA DIRECTORy-1959 13 ADVERTISERS ABC Exterminating Co 194 Crispell Bros Inc 134 Abbott Edward P 112 Crispell Charter Service 134 Adams Armand L 112 Dahmen Ernest A j 113 Adams Arthur G 112 Dassance Electric 80 Aero Mayflower Transit Co top lines Davenport T H Co 103 Albanese Frank 112 Dean Bruce G 113 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co 83 Dean of Ithaca Inc top lines Alby & Sons 68 Dennis WE 101 Alcor Inc 79 Dicker William A 113 Alling Transfer Inc 197 Dickinson's 82 Art Craft of Ithaca Inc 131 Dickinson's Paint Store 82 Art's Transmission Service 49 Dinyes Josephine M 105 Auto Body Works 48 Directory Library 4 B & H Oil Co Inc 50 Donohue-Halverson Inc 80 Baker Lumber & Supply Co Inc 64 Driscoll's IGA 89 Bangs Funeral Home front edge Dryden Real Estate 105 Bangs John F front edge East-nan Robert Inc top lines Barnett's Ted Blue Sunoco Service 49 Economy Paving Co 69 Baron Edward W 207 Egan William