Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Gilmour, James , Draper and Clothier, Great North Road, Winton. In 1885, Mr Gilmour bought the old established Winton business and business premises of Messrs Thomson and Beattie, now Thomson and Beattie, Limited, of Invercargill. Soon more accommodation was required, and in 1891, Mr Gilmour purchased the building formerly known as the Caledonian Hotel. This building was entirely remodelled, a new front put in, and the premises now consist of a double-fronted verandah shop, with a well-appointed showroom and convenient office. There is also a millinery and underclothing workroom at the back of the main building, and in the section adjoining there is a large workroom for the tailoring and dressmaking departments. Mr Gilmour's residence stands on a section at the rear of the business premises, and faces Park Street. The proprietor is elsewhere referred to as a former Mayor of Winton.