Merchant's Row - Joliet, IL - Illinois Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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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