Donohue-Halverson Building / Chamber of Commerce Building

“Ithacans were invited today to visit the new home of Donohue-Halverson, Inc., at 20-212 N. Aurora St.,…

The business was originally established by Peter M. Donohue in 1900 and operated by him until 1931 when it was incorporated under the present firm name. At that time Mr. Donohue’s son, James and oy E. Halverson joined the firm, with Mr. Donohue retiring from active business but continuing with firm in an advisory capacity….

The new building is a two-story structure of brick and cinder block construction and is equipped with an up-to-date plumbing show room and a complete department of gas and electric appliances…”

“Plumbing Firm Opens New Home,” Ithaca Journal, November 16, 1938, 7.

“Superintendent of Public Works Francis J. Laverty predicted early this spring that cars would be rolling into the new $180,000 lot two months after the city took possession April 1.

Demolition of Pratt’s Flower Shop, the Tompkins House, and the Chamber of Commerce Building by the A&T Wrecking Co. of Elmira began that day and was finished May 1….

On order are 92 parking meters and an automatic gate for the lot…. Capacity of the lot is 40 cars.”

“Parking Lot Work Praised,” Ithaca Journal, May 10, 1957, 3.