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Cammack Building

 
 
Cammack Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By John Fisher, May 22, 2023
1. Cammack Building Marker
Inscription.
Erected 1908
On part of lot #98 Company Shops 1986 plat of North Carolina. Railroad land purchased June 18, 1860, from Willis Sellars & wife, Mary, by N.C.R.R. and sold January 18, 1878 for 275.00 to Geoage George H. Troxler, born 1841

One of Burlington's oldest three story solid brick structures. Built by Andrew C. "Anse" Mitchell, contractor for George H. Troxler & Robert J. Hall, pioneer landowhers and builders. First called-Troxler Building.

Chain of Title
Willis Sellars & wife, North Carolina Railroad, George H. Troxler & Robert J. Hall family, H. Frank Mitchell, son of "Anse" Mitchell, Cates, Lowe & Cheek Incorporated, Efird Department Store Inc. Coleman C. Cates, Jr. & Allen B. Cammack, 1956. Allen B. Cammack, since 1974

Occupants Since 1908
Burlington Hardware Company, Allred & Low Hardware Company Covington Hardware Company Cates, Lowe & Cheek Inc., Undertakers & Furniture Efird Department Store Inc. G. V. Sellers Picture Framing, founded 1892, (a part of) Cammack Office Supply Inc., since 1959. 3rd floor continuously used since 1908 Private stairway access from street 1909-1930 built for an Armory National Guard Co."I" & World War I. et. Col. R. L. Boyd, Capt. J. C. Freeman & Lt. Ld. Meador, officers Young Men's Health & Social Clubs &
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
 
Location. 36° 5.57′ N, 79° 26.248′ W. Marker is in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is on East Davis Street south of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 E Davis St, Burlington NC 27215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Carolina Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnston Moves West (about 600 feet away); Norfolk & Western Caboose #518654 (about 600 feet away); Camp Alamance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pine Hill Cemetery - Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dentzel Carousel (approx. one mile away); Pioneer Plant (approx. 1.3 miles away); J. Spencer Love (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.
 
Cammack Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By John Fisher, May 22, 2023
2. Cammack Building Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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