(From The Telegraph files) These large buildings, with retailers at street level and family or individual dwellings on the upper floors, lined the east side of the Milford Oval back in the horse and buggy days. It's possible that the small alley partially visible at left was, or became, Middle Street. The name of the store with the horse and buggy out front isn't visible, but we know it sold "ice cold soda" and "summer beverages." Just right of center is F. W. Richardson's shop, and next door is J. Shannahan's place. The tiny sign affixed to the right front corner reads "stoves," apparently one of the products Mr. Shannahan sold.

These large buildings, with retailers at street level and family or individual dwellings on the upper floors, lined the east side of the Milford Oval back in the horse and buggy days. It’s possible that the small alley partially visible at left was, or became, Middle Street. The name of the store with the horse and buggy out front isn’t visible, but we know it sold “ice cold soda” and “summer beverages.” Just right of center is F. W. Richardson’s shop, and next door is J. Shannahan’s place. The tiny sign affixed to the right front corner reads “stoves,” apparently one of the products Mr. Shannahan sold.