Commercial/County Hotel, Dumfries

[motherhen]

Here is the photo of The Commercial Hotel in 1890 that I got from The Bell Library in Dumfries. Unfortunately it wasn't a good one but I think you will notice the difference in the building!



Kind regards

motherhen

[cupcake]

 motherhen,

Didn't know it was called the Commercial Hotel back in the 1890's. One is never too old to learn.

I remember the cobbled streets back in the 50's. The fountain  still exists, today.

My G Grandfather had his plumbing business in English Street in the late 1890's and, this photograph gives me some idea of what it looked like back then.

Many thanks

cupcake

[motherhen]

I am glad the photo uploaded ok.

The Bell Library in Dumfries is very good for information. It is a few years since I have been there but the last time I was there they had a lady to help you with your family history who was very knowledgeable about the area. They also have lots of photos so you might get a picture of your grandfather's plumbing business.

I saw the fountain too when we were last there.

It was lovely to see the inside of the County/Commercial Hotel. Many thanks for that too.

Good luck with your research.

Kind regards

motherhen

[cupcake]

motherhen,

I doubt whether I shall get photographs of my G Grandfather's shop. Plenty of English Street, though.

You might like to see these.

[motherhen]

These are wonderful. Are they of the interior of The County Hotel?

Thank you very much for posting them. My Uncle might remember the rooms as I am sure he went there as a child.

motherhen

[cupcake]

motherhen,

You're most welcome.

Yes, I beleive they are  interior rooms of the County Hotel.

cupcake

[mazzercat]

Hi Cupcake

Those are indeed photos of the interior of rooms at the County Hotel. My uncle Dan Maclachlan owned the hotel in the 1940's-1970's. My mother and  father also went to many dance held there. Aunt & uncle bottom row 3rd and 2nd from right

Mazzercat

[cupcake]

Mazzercat,

Thanks for the photograph.

Brings back memories of when I worked in Binns Department Store in the 60's/70's and we had our Annual dances in either the County Hotel or The Kings Arms, across the road. The lady 3rd from the left, middle row, looks familiar

cupcake

[mazzercat]

Hi Cupcake,

I also worked in Binns in the 60's in the merchandise office upstairs whn I left school ! Remeber going to on dance but not sure where it was ...small world !

Mazzercat