Current Events

Not that this building is a great loss, but rather, the building and its neighbor, the abandoned Ethan Allen building, are icons in their own right as they have been vacant for so long. It will be strange to have a non-abandoned building in its place.

In January 2007 the site was prepared for demolition and crews started removing the asbestos inside. Rumor has it that Walgreens wants to build a new store here, which seems to me that North Main i and all its potential is going by the wayside and will soon be nothing but gas stations, donut shops, pharmacies, and ugly office buildings.

History

None Yet. Please email is if you know anything about this building, or have any anecdotes about it, and thanks.

Anecdotes

lisa tudino  sears automotive was my first real job. in 88, i was 16, and worked as a cashier. i was the only young girl there. i worked with so many nice and wonderful people. i learned so much about cars and customer service. my god father got me the job, and i wasn’t too fond of my boss, but i learned to like him. i stil talk to him til this day. i had many great memories there. we were all very close, i would love to hear from anyone.

Ken Foote  I worked at Sears on North Main Street throughout high school and college. My first job was pumping gas at the Automotive Center. I have lots of fond memories of all the people who worked there. I even met my wife there. She sold hot dogs at the main store. We’ve been married for 33 years.

Pete Falina  I remember going to the North Main St Sears store as a child, about 50 years ago. I recall seeing automotive work going on in a small, single-storey brick structure sited against the parking lot retaining wall. Eventually, perhaps 40 years ago or so, the store took over the space, and the separate auto service center was opened down North Main St.

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