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The buildings in the left photo were purchased and demolished in 1964 by the Westbrook Trust Co. for a new Cumberland Mills Branch of the bank. The building on the right, 5 and 7 Cumberland St.,m was occupied by Frank’s Variety Store (Frank Duffney) and Stanley’s Barber Shop (Earl F. Stanley). The upper floors were vacant. The building on the left was a duplex apartment house. J. Warren Laffin owned both buildings. Westbrook Trust Co.’s Cumberland Mill’s Branch moved from the Warren Block into the new building in late 1964. Westbrook Trust later became Norstar Bank, Northeast Bank and then Fleet Bank which closed this office and sold the building. Thanksgiving Bakery & Eatery now occupies the building.

Research and photos by Mike Sanphy