07/08/2026
Excellent guesses for the Scavenger Hunt, everyone! Ready for the reveal?
This building is now the Wood-Nilman block to the east of Memorial Hall! If you go into the alley between the buildings, you will see the extant wooden side of the old structure, with the windows boarded up. In 1878 Theodore Wood bought the 1-story building which was on the site and built the beauty you see here. The bump-out on the back may have been a post office location, since the previous building housed the post office in 1853.
The current facade was built by Theodore’s sons in 1920 when they added an additional storefront on the east end of the building. When you look at the building today, that addition is visible as the 3 eastern-most windows. Cover up that end of the building with your hand and you will see the wooden building’s size. You will also notice that the remaining 8 windows retain their proportions compared to the historic photo below.
If you are interested in the history of Bridge St and all its buildings, we will be hosting a presentation by our very own Terry Dun on this beloved street later in our 2026 season. Watch this space!
