217 Market Street

This is the back of 214 North Main and shares the same history up to a point.

The history of 214 North Main Street and 217 Market Street spans over a century, evolving from a local grocery to a variety of retail and gallery spaces.

Early History & The Perry Era

• 1899: The location originally housed a grocery store and a lunch counter.

• 1904: The current building was constructed and initially served as a furniture store.

• 1909: The site was used to sell dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes.

• 1915–1970: Perry Brothers Five & Dime occupied the building for many years. They moved to a new location at 304 North Main in October 1970.

Mid-to-Late 20th Century

• 1970: Stringer's clothing store held its grand opening on November 5th, taking over the space formerly used by Perry's.

• 1977: Stringer's continued operations at this address through at least March of 1977.

• 1980–1981: Culp's occupied the building, also expanding into 212 North Main, with their final advertisement appearing in June 1981.

• 1982: The location transitioned into art and framing, housing Sue's Custom Framing and Art in August, followed by K.B.N. Gallery and Custom Framing in October.

• 1991: A business called "The Fun Machine" was located here when it suffered fire damage on April 20th.

• 1994: Glass Impressions moved into the location during a late September/early October period.

• 1996: Fashion Shoppe moved into the location in late September.

Modern Era

This is where the histories diverge.

• September 20th, 1995, Magoo's House of Rugs opened. Closed by Summer 1996

• The Frame Shoppe opened its temporary offices at this location August 2nd, 2007 and moved to 214 North Main on the front side of this building in October 2007.

• December 2007 Mossman Guitars opened.

• Art & Espresso 11/2008 Grand Opening was held 1/24/2009 nothing in the papers about this location after 9/2009

• Grape Wine Bar - 2015

• Keep It Nerdy - 2018

• Celtic Cup/Celtic Store/Celtic Table - 2020

• Backstage Coffee Lounge - Opened 7/2022

• Currently Sheri, Rose & Co. 2026