The Emporium – 1897
C.H. Wilson, architect and builder of department store for J.W. Witney & Sons. Acquired by Moses Arendt within year. Mercantile and telephone exchange in early 1900’s. In 1928, sold to Jim Porter and Peter Barendregt. Jake Barendregt, Sr. operated a grocery store 1936-1967. Paul and Mallory Barendregt, Owners.
In 1978, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marker can be reached from Main Street west of Lemon Drop Lane, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
