Category Archives: Photo Restoration

Sisters

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Tina Garceau

I was searching for something in an old envelope of negatives, when I stumbled upon this gem. A photo of my father’s six sisters, on what looks to be a happy occasion, and judging by their clothes – I’m guessing mid to … Continue reading →

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Fire at St. Mary’s School

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Tina Garceau

On the morning of January 30, 1953, there was a disastrous fire at St. Mary’s School in Willimantic, CT. The fire, which originated in the boiler room, raged for five hours and destroyed the building. I found these going through some of … Continue reading →

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Alice Lajeunesse Vertefeuille

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Last week’s photo which had a number of names scrawled on the back, turned up some interesting information. Lisa, a woman from my hometown, led me to her family’s Facebook page. I was able to identify one of the women in … Continue reading →

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Couple on a Courting Bench

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another restoration of an old family photo, unfortunately, I haven’t a clue as to who they are. Since the handsome fella makes an appearance in several photos that I have, I’m assuming he is a relative. It could be an engagement … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another photo restoration of an old photograph of my grandmother – Rhea Garceau, seated in the middle. I’m not certain who the other women are – but being that two of them are dead ringers for my cousins, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Take A Walk on the Irish Side

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d give the Irish side of my family some equal time. This photo is of my grandfather, George Bradley (seated on the left) and his family, taken sometime in the early 1930s. The … Continue reading →

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A More Fashionable Time

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another studio portrait taken of my grandmother and a relative/friend that I restored over the weekend. As I zoomed in to fix the creases and dust specks, I noticed that she was wearing pince-nez with a chain attached. These particular types … Continue reading →

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