Now and Then: 221 Montowese Street

In a recent readers wondered what the history might be behind the building at 221 Montowese St. In the last several years it has been a hair salon (Panache), an artists co-op, and a political campaign headquarters, but what type of business originally inhabited the art deco building?

If you know, tell us in the comments! Better yet, tell us what businesses you remember being in 221 Montowese in recent years (and show up this still-recent transplant to Branford). Have photos of this place? Add them to our gallery.