Woodroofe Bros,Jewellers and Opticians
It was one of the oldest firms in the city having been established by Robert Woodroofe who came from Liverpool England in 1864. In that year he acquired the business from the late David Barr on the northeast corner of Dundas and Wellington Street. He then purchased the present site and moved into it in 1865. Five years later he formed a partnership with his son RW Woodroofe who three years later went into business for himself in Ingersoll Ontario.
In the year 1880 great changes took place. The old frame building was found inadequate to the growing needs of the business and a fine substantial brick building was built.
A large trade was carried on in watches and clocks, jewelry, china, silverware, cut glass, sterling silver and novelties.
One cannot be too particular in purchasing articles of value such as sold in this well- appointed jewelry store. When buying here customers may rest assured that they are making no mistake. Courtesy and a desire to please were to the upmost characteristics of this fine firm which pleased customers and insured future business.
This fine building is now the home of Coffee Cultures in Woodstock. If you happen to go into Coffee Cultures today you can still see at the back of the building the vault door is still in place with the name on the door.
In the year 1880 great changes took place. The old frame building was found inadequate to the growing needs of the business and a fine substantial brick building was built.
A large trade was carried on in watches and clocks, jewelry, china, silverware, cut glass, sterling silver and novelties.
One cannot be too particular in purchasing articles of value such as sold in this well- appointed jewelry store. When buying here customers may rest assured that they are making no mistake. Courtesy and a desire to please were to the upmost characteristics of this fine firm which pleased customers and insured future business.
This fine building is now the home of Coffee Cultures in Woodstock. If you happen to go into Coffee Cultures today you can still see at the back of the building the vault door is still in place with the name on the door.
In the 1880
1980's
In the 1990's
Coffee Cultures in Woodstock
Vault door is still in place with the name on the door.
