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THEN & NOW: Tillotson’s Garage in Lenox Dale

Extensively rebuilt and modified, the building is now home to several businesses, including Glenn Van Orman’s G & M Machine Inc.

Tillotson’s Garage was located on Walker Street in Lenox Dale. When the photograph shown above was taken in the 1950s, the business operated as an auto repair shop, Mobil gas station, and Chrysler/Plymouth dealership. Extensively rebuilt and modified, the building is now home to several businesses, including Glenn Van Orman’s G & M Machine Inc. The property behind the old garage is now Tillotson Park, which is equipped with a baseball field, basketball court, and playground. If a reader can identify the young man standing in front of Tillotson’s tow truck, please let us know.

NOW: G & M Machine Inc., along with a furniture restoration business, package store, and recreational park, is now located on the site. Photo by Gary Leveille.
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