My parents were both born and reared in southeastern Minnesota and moved to Oregon at the time of their marriage. I found what I believe to be the cover of a catalog from the Skinner, Chamberlain & Company in the bottom of my mother's cedar chest. Both of my parents have long since passed away so I have no other information about why she kept it or what significance it might have today. I did a search on google for the above named company in Albert Lea and it took me to a story in the Tribune about a barber chair now on display in your museum and that one of two barber shops was located in the basement of the old Skinner, Chamberlain & Co. building. Do you have any more information on what happened to this company or its decendants? If so, would you please email me at corkyandjudy@yahoo.com? Thanks. Judy Anderson
Posted on September 28 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My parents were both born and reared in southeastern Minnesota and moved to Oregon at the time of their marriage. I found what I believe to be the cover of a catalog from the Skinner, Chamberlain & Company in the bottom of my mother's cedar chest. Both of my parents have long since passed away so I have no other information about why she kept it or what significance it might have today. I did a search on google for the above
named company in Albert Lea and it took me to a story in the Tribune about a barber chair now on display in your museum and that one of two barber shops was located in the basement of the old Skinner, Chamberlain & Co. building. Do you have any more information on what happened to this company or its decendants? If so, would you please email me at corkyandjudy@yahoo.com? Thanks.
Judy Anderson
On Exploring Albert Lea: Barber shop at Historical Village