Northville in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Fry Block
Circa 1860
— 1860 Henry Scidmore Jewelry and Watch Repair —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 14, 2019
1. The Fry Block Marker
It is believed that Mr. Carl L. Fry bought the building from the estate of Scidmore for his insurance business.
William H. Fry inherited his father's insurance business.
Other Businesses that have occupied this building:
Carl Fry Insurance • Sacandaga Press • John P. Gruet Printing • Resseguie Feed Store • O. A. Harrington Jewelry Store • Delgado's Millinery • Daniel Taylor's Newsroom and Bicycle Shop • Abner's Pool Room • Oneida Market • Charlie Berry's Poolroom • Loren Crannell's Meat and Grocery Store • Hugh Barker's Electric Shop • Roy Cruikshank's Hardware • Flewelling's Brass Rail Restaurant • Frank Bendl's Brass Rail • Michael Lastro Brass Rail • Christopher Ward Brass Rail • Black Bear Restaurant • Timeless Tavern
Erected by Northville-Northampton Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 43° 13.537′ N, 74° 10.295′ W. Marker is in Northville, New York, in Fulton County. Marker is on South Main Street just south of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is mounted at
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James A. Cole Block (a few steps from this marker); 5 & 10 Cent Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Northville War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Anibal's Law Office (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William F. Barker House (about 500 feet away); Early Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chimney Swifts of Northville, New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Ray Hubbell (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Northville Historical Walking Tour
Also see . . .
1. Northville Historical Walking Tour. The first permanent settlement took place in the late 1780’s. Main Street was surveyed and laid out in 1797. In 1807 only six families lived along Main Street. The village was incorporated in 1873. During the latter half of the nineteenth century, the lumber industry created a boomtown with milling, cooperage, tanning and woodenware industries. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Northville Historic District - National Park Service.
2. Marker detail: Main Street • Fry Block far left • circa 1914
3. Marker detail: Loren Crannell’s Meat Market & Grocery
4. Marker detail: Flewelling’s Brass Rail • circa 1952
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 14, 2019
5. The Fry Block Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
