Warrensburg
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The Chamber of Commerce is located in Mixter Blacksmith Shop
This building is a very old business structure. It has suffered the effects of more than one fire in its lifetime. This accounts for the present flat roof. The date the building is not known, but, in 1871, a livery stable was being operated here by Bennett and Palmer. In 1893, Simeon and James Herrick, brothers, purchased the building and carried on a wagon-building trade and carriage repair shop. In 1896, the brother converted the upper story into living quarter for their families. The property has been owned by the Herrick family for the past eighty years. As the carriage trade became obsolete, the brothers gradually converted to wallpaper, paint, hardware, custom picture-framing and, during World War II, groceries were added and have remained the major commodity. Simeon died in 1934, and had some years previous, withdrawn from the business and engaged in carpentry. James died in 1953. During his later year, his sons took over the active management of the business. |
Warrensburgh Heritage Trail | Chamber of Commerce |