Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District

129 W Wolfe St

Wilton Hardware Co., 1908

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1908
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From the National Register nomination

Two-story building of painted American-bond brick with a metal-sheathed gable roof and a limestone foundation. The segmental-arch windows have replacement plate glass. Asphalt-shingled mansard awnings shelter the first-story front windows, picture windows, and entry with sidelights. On the east gable end overlooking the railroad is a freight door made into a window. On the west gable end is a stair with a modern T-1-11 frame enclosure. According to former owner Marshall Peale, the Wilton Hardware Co. had the building built in 1908 (1903 is also a possible date). Presumably this Wilton Hardware Co. was associated with the Wilton Hardware established on Court Square in the late 19th century. Junk dealer Joe Kimball once owned the building. Marshall Peale bought the property in 1975. Now The Appliance Hospital (M. B. Peale & Son). (John Peale)

People

  • Marshall Peale owner in 1975
  • Joe Kimball owner