UVM National Register - North Street, Burlington, Vermont
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North Street Historic District
Burlington, Vermont
37) 100-10 North Street /c.1900 / Madigan Corner Grocery
Non-contributory due to modifications
This two story, 6 x 6 bay south facing building is on the north west corner of North Street and North Champlain Street. The modified gable roof is oriented to the east, so that the front of the building is on the eave side, a break in the pattern of buildings on North Street. According to the owner, this building has suffered from more than one fire The first story of the building is brick and part of the brick wall appears to be from a former building. The second story is clad with vertical wood siding. The replacement windows have no historical reference either in placement or material. Although the building no longer has integrity, the history of commercial activity associated with this corner building is important.
As early as 1884, the City Directory shows J.W. Madigan as a grocer here, living at 120 East Avenue. In 1889, Madigan was advertising grain and feed as well. In 1894-98, J.P. Madigan was living at #106 and running the shop, "Madigan's Fancy Goods & Notions" at #108. In 1900, Mr. Lamereuse repaired shoes here and in 1920 the Great A & P Co. moved in. In 1930 the New York Fashion Store and James Hennegan Plumbing joined the A & P. In 1935 there was The Famous Tavern and in 1940 there was the Colonial Restaurant, Kenyon's Parcel Delivery and John J. Cassidy Meats and Provisions.
This building has played a continuous role in the commercial activity of the district. It housed the City Food Distribution and CETA offices in more recent years. An oriental market serves the Vietnamese, who in the last decade, like other immigrants in the past, have settled in the Old North End.
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