223 W Main
1903/1906-09
Neo-Classical style
This two-story commercial front represents a transitional design between the late-Victorian and the less ornate and
more pragmatic early 20th Century storefront. It retains a high level of ornate detailing while at the same time the
basic wall mass has been smoothed and simplified. The bay window (only 421-5 West Main and this building
feature these bays) offers a residential detailing.
The building originally had a decorative triangular pediment atop the front. The transom area above the storefront
has been covered but is intact. A chalet wooden canopy also covers the transom area. The storefront is otherwise
intact.
This is a very attractive building and one that, along with adjoining buildings to the east, represents the building up
of the south side of West Main Street before and after World War II. Druggist M. J. Shea was the first building
occupant and he was at this location as of 1906, thereby dating the building to c. 1905-06.
Neo-Classical style
This two-story commercial front represents a transitional design between the late-Victorian and the less ornate and
more pragmatic early 20th Century storefront. It retains a high level of ornate detailing while at the same time the
basic wall mass has been smoothed and simplified. The bay window (only 421-5 West Main and this building
feature these bays) offers a residential detailing.
The building originally had a decorative triangular pediment atop the front. The transom area above the storefront
has been covered but is intact. A chalet wooden canopy also covers the transom area. The storefront is otherwise
intact.
This is a very attractive building and one that, along with adjoining buildings to the east, represents the building up
of the south side of West Main Street before and after World War II. Druggist M. J. Shea was the first building
occupant and he was at this location as of 1906, thereby dating the building to c. 1905-06.