Fairbanks Photo to Close Doors After 63 Years

Darien's will close its doors at the end of month after 63 years of operation, according to statement from owner George McKnight.

"It is with heavy heart that the McKnight family and Fairbanks Photo announce that as of today, June 1, we will be closing our doors on June 30" McKnight said Wednesday in a post on the company's Facebook page.

"In this uncertain economic climate and break-neck paced technological time one needs to assess if they can maintain the course or pursue the 'next chapter,'" McKnight wrote. "Unfortunately, this assessment has shown that it is time to say farewell to what is known and chart the new course."

Fairbanks Photo, located at 1098 Post Road, has been family owned and operated since 1947.

"I will continue to provide certain services if there is a need for them in your imaging projects," McKnight wrote. "These include print, negative and slide scanning for archiving, slideshow production for that special event, restoration services and composite production for collage prints."

"Please know that this has not been an easy decision to come to as many of you have not only been the BEST customers any business could ask for but have become dear friends as well," McKnight added.