I was in the Cape Ann Historical Museum on 27 Pleasant Street, doing a project and came across a painting I had not seen in years. W. G. Brown’s Department store was the place to buy that special gift, and hanging on the wall was this massive painting of the owner.
In the museum library, there it was on the wall where I was taking photos of old Captains Courageous books. I extend many thanks to Rhonda Faloon and Stephanie Bucks who have helped me so much the past few days.
I thought I would share with your readers.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Brown’s – that brings back memories. I remember buying all my Girl Scout stuff there. I loved the pneumatic tube that brought you your change.
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I remember buying Christmas and many birthday gifts, for friends and family.
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Loved watching the receipt come out of the tube. Hey, that was high tech in the fifties!
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It was on the landing in the middle of the ascending staircase, wasn’t it? I remember going there with my Grandmother. 🙂
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I knew Ray Brown. he may have been one of the sons or grandsons. He always talked about the department store. Ray died about 10 years ago. He was a great mentor.
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I used to shop at Brown’s Department Store also, as a kid. This must be a painting of my Great-Grandfather who I never met, know nothing about, and never knew that he owned this store until I was older. My Fathers Father, looked the same, as I remember.
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