Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Merchant's Row

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

1. Merchant's Row Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Joliet's third stone building, "Merchant's Row," (1837) was 120 ft. long and 3 stories high. First floor had 6 stores: Allen General Mdse, Blair Tinsmith, Harrington Meat Market, Chatfield & Fassett Grain Dealers, Boardman's "Cheapstore," and Dr. Adams' "Golden Mortar Apothecary." Upper floors had 20 offices, residences and halls for public use. Here Joliet's first newspaper was published (1839), first theatre was presented, churches were organized, classes were held, debates were won and lost.

Erected by Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 41° 31.607′ N, 88° 5.259′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on North Bluff Street north of West Jefferson Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the bandshell at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 N Bluff Street, Joliet IL 60432, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joliet's First Volunteer Fire Department

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(here, next to this marker); St. Louis Store (a few steps from this marker); Joliet's Oldest Remaining Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); German Loan & Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Joliet Stagecoach Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Businesses on Bluff Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Joliet's First Sidewalks (within shouting distance of this marker); Des Plaines River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

2. Merchant's Row Marker

Marker is on the same boulder as "Joliet's First Volunteer Fire Department" (on other side of it)

Merhcant's Row Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

3. Merhcant's Row Marker

Marker (with "Joliet's First Volunteer Fire Department") is in front of the bandshell.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.