Merchant's Row - Joliet, IL
Posted by: Metro2
N 41° 31.608 W 088° 05.258
16T E 409259 N 4597810
This marker is located in Joliet's Bicentennial Park.
Waymark Code: WMC7XF
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2011
Views: 2
This marker is one of two on either side of a boulder near the bandshell in Joliet's Bicentennial Park.
It reads:
"Joliet's third stone building, "Merchant's Row," (1837) was
120 feet long and 3 stories high. First floor had 6 stores:
Allen General Mdse. Blair Tinsmith. Harrington Meat Market.
Chatfield & Fassett Grain Dealers. Boardman's "Cheapstore,"
and Dr. Adams' "Golden Mortar Apothecary." Upper floors had
20 offices, residences and halls for public use. here
Joliet's first newspaper was published (1839), first theatre
was presented, churches were organized, classes were held,
debates were won and lost. WJBP Inc."
WJBP Inc. stands for Will Joliet Becentennial Park, Inc
County: Will
Historical Society: Will Joliet Becentennial Park, Inc
Dedication Date: unknown
Location: on side of a boulder near the bandshell in Joliet's Bicentennial Park.
Website: Not listed
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