Adams, Elwood, Store - Worcester MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 16.111 W 071° 48.040
19T E 269024 N 4683388
The Elwood Adams Block was built in 1831 and was originally a 2 1/2 story building.
Waymark Code: WMKFN3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2014
Views: 1
In 1865 additional 2 additional levels were added and it has remained that way to this day. The hardware store is Worcester's oldest business. In 1782 on this site Daniel Waldo, Sr. opened a hardware store for which he built the city's first brick building. In 1782, Daniel Jr, (son of Daniel Sr) entered the business, becoming sole owner in 1791. In 1816 Daniel Jr, took on an apprentice Henry W Miller. By 1831, Miller was the owner of the hardware business and in 1865 bought the building from the Waldo estate. In 1865 the business was sold to Elwood Adams.
Street address:
156 Main St
Worcester, MA
County / Borough / Parish: Worcester
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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