Back to West Market

1802 - 1806

Passing around the corner of the Square and West Market Street we come to the residence of Joseph Wright, Esq., a good frame building, two stories high, with a small office on the corner. Ebenezer Bowman about this time purchased this house and removed from Bowman's Hill, where he had before resided.

The next dwelling towards the river was a house owned by Thomas Sambourne. It was built by J. A. Gordon, and at that time regarded as the best specimen of tasteful architecture in the town. It was never painted. Francis McShane afterwards became the owner. In 1802 a part of the building was occupied by Asher and Charles Miner as a printing office. The building was afterwards occupied by John Hancock as a hotel; the printing office being used for Post Office and bar-room for several years after. (James A. Gordon)

Prior to 1830

On the south side of West Market street lived Andrew Beamont, who kept the Postoffice here.

Then was the home of Mr. Tuttle.

Lamb's drug store stood on the north side at Franklin, later occupied by the Second National Bank.

Then came Mr. Chahoon's place.

The store of Gildersleeve and Anhiser was near the square. Mr. Gildersleeve was an ardent abolitionist, suffering much persecution therefore. (Old Map)