19th century Ti — Downtown development in 1875

There was a wave of downtown Ticonderoga development in fall 1875.

“The brick layers are busy on Weed’s Block,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on Sept. 24, 1875.

Bennett & Cook were in new quarters at the new Bryan’s building across from Drake’s new store.

“They have a pleasant and convenient place for business and will be pleased to see all their friends and customers.”

Jonas and Lewis Loeb opened a new clothing store.

Furniture retailer Hullett & Down expanded its display area.

Tailor John McCormick, maker of custom-designed clothing, moved into a new building.

“McCormick’s new building proves quite attractive and well suited to the wants of his growing business. It is of wood 26 x 46, two stories high with a hip roof. … The inside is furnished in hard wood.”

The sales room and cutting department were located on the first floor, and a work room on the second floor.

The back portion of the building was a residence for McCormick, with a dining room and sitting room on the first floor and four bedrooms on the upper floor.

In other Sept. 24, 1875 Ticonderoga Sentinel news:

Prominent visitors

Yoshiba Kiyonars, Japanese minister at Washinton, and Hangiro Assauo, another Japanese diplomat, stayed for several days at the new Rogers Rock Hotel.

“They expressed themselves as well pleased with their visit, and seemed to enjoy the fishing right well. The minister hauled in a five-pound bass.”

Music in the works

“It is expected that Prof. Higley of Middlebury College and his chorus will give one of their grand concerts in the Congregational Church some time in October. If they come, we are promised a rich musical treat.”

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