DescriptionPhotograph of Abraham Ackerman, original founder in 1848 of the bookstore that would eventually be owned by the Reed family. Circa 1860. Albumen print, approximately 8 by 10 inches. Photographer unknown.

NoteReed’s bookstore was a prominent feature of downtown New Brunswick for at least sixty years. First located at 380 George Street in 1892, it was relocated to a new
building at 391-393 George Street in 1917. The store was owned and operated by William Reed until 1930 when his son Charles Reed assumed control of the business. In addition to the bookstore, both Reed’s were very active in the civic life of the City of New Brunswick

Genrephotographs, photographs

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T39K4991

CollectionReed Family and Business Collection

Organization NameNew Brunswick Free Public Library

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