Location of William Kerr's Jewelry Store
photo credit: John G. Coleman Collection
200 Block Main
Street
Location of William Kerr's Jewelry Store
photo credit: John G. Coleman Collection
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Mr. William Kerr was a jeweler from 1890 until 1911. During this time period, there were a number of jewelry shops in Smethport. Along with his jewelry business, he had a theater and a toy company.
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These are original ads for Kerr's Jewelry Store
from the 1907 and 1908 McKean County Miner.
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picture to view a larger version)
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photo credit: Sanborn-Perris Insurance Map - Michael
Arthurs Collection
This ad displays a Railroad Watch that was produced by Kerr Jewelry.
The ad was featured in a 1908 issue of the McKean County Miner.
This ad was displayed in the December 12, 1907 edition of the McKean County
Miner. It is advertising Christmas gifts for Kerr Jewelry.
Mr. Kerr used glass from Smethport's local glass factories in many of his products.
2005: William
Kerr's Jewelry Store
photo credit: Kayla Lincoln