“Charles Banfield, Sydney R. Pritchard and Otis L. Brown, well known in local automobile circles, announce the opening of their garage and service station at 217-2[1]9 South Cayuga street. The property purchased from the old Godfrey estate about three years ago has been transformed into a modern and up-to-date service station which, in proportion, is one of the largest in the city.
Until a few months ago, the garage business which was established by Mr. Banfield in the red of the old foundry building has been conducted by Mr. Pritchard, the latter having taken it over in 1922. A reorganization, however, resulted in the business expansion which has been followed with interest by automobile owners of the city, who have known the two men for years….”
“3 Ithacans Announce Opening of Garage And Service Station,” Ithaca Journal-News, December 9, 1924, 7.