A longtime Tisbury business, Mosher Photo, is closing at the end of this year, owner Carlos Stevenson wrote in a Facebook post.
Reached by phone Tuesday, Stevenson referred The Times to his social media post.
“Dear customers and friends,” he wrote. “It is with a heavy heart, and gratitude that I am writing to inform you of the closing of Mosher Photo at the end of 2020.”
Mosher Photo was established in 1923, and Stevenson said he has led the enterprise for the past 20 years — selling reprints and frames, taking passport photos, and performing other photo and video services.
In the post, Stevenson thanked his customers for their continued support and patronage over the years. “I am especially proud of what, I hope you will agree, was a welcoming presence on Main Street,” he wrote. “I am honored to have been a part of peopleʼs lives for many generations.”
Stevenson added that he is actively looking for someone to “make photo printing a part of their business,” and asked anyone who might be interested to reach out.
Ugh. Sad, of course, to see it go – a fixture on VH Main Street all of these years, The closing is not surprising given the way technology has progressed. My grandfather (Phillip Mosher) started the business. Cameras were his passion. Tinkering nightly in his (kids-stay-away!) area on the second floor of his home. Great memories of making the rounds with my grandmother (Vivian) each summer day, visiting businesses in all of the down-island towns, picking up film, dropping off pictures, never too busy for a chat. Cronig’s dropped off groceries right into the kitchen pantry. Timmy Donald delivered the paper, always with a smile and a “Hello Mrs. Mosher.” [Sorry for the digression. Great times.] Thanks for taking care of Mosher Photo, Carlos. You gave it a good run.
Robert
It’s Ok to reminisce about the past– That’s why we take pictures after all.
Another one bites the dust. Sad day but hopefully the location will end up being something other than another t-shirt shop.
another casualty of technology, and the destructive power of the covid 19 virus. — ( my opinion )
This business has provided a range of unique services to the island, and will be missed.
Hate to see you go, Carlos, but also wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Sorry to see you go, but wishing you all the best Carlos! You have been so helpful over the years