U.F.S Building

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“The building was constructed in 1867 replacing a wooden structure that burnt down in a big fire that destroyed most of Princes Street. Tofields jeweller rebuilt a two-storeyed brick and stone building on the corner site. In 1873 Burton Brothers Photographers moved in, adding another storey and extending the building along Moray Place. Burton Brothers were taken over by business partners Muir and Moodie in 1896 and the building became ‘The Great Postcard Emporium’. Over time the postcard craze waned and the United Friendly Society Dispensary (U.F.S) took over the shop on the corner while the studio remained active upstairs”. In the 1940’s the building underwent a Facelift to give it its current form. #79_Princes_Street #UFS