Wooster Store, Now Marshfield Village Store
Title
Wooster Store, Now Marshfield Village Store
Description
The store has been in business since it was constructed in 1864 by George and Frank Wooster, who were business partners for 63 years.
In 1891 they sold it to Elbridge Gilman who operated it as a general merchandise store for about 15 years, then as a drug store until his death in 1938. His grandson Vaughn then operated it as a grain store and gas station until 1947.
Later owners—operating it as a grocery/hardware store were Bill and Dot Hoel, the Rathburns, the Booths, then Jean and John Bernek. It is now owned by Ken and Ciara (Roberts) Phillips. There still exists a three-story outhouse structure on the back of the building.
In 1891 they sold it to Elbridge Gilman who operated it as a general merchandise store for about 15 years, then as a drug store until his death in 1938. His grandson Vaughn then operated it as a grain store and gas station until 1947.
Later owners—operating it as a grocery/hardware store were Bill and Dot Hoel, the Rathburns, the Booths, then Jean and John Bernek. It is now owned by Ken and Ciara (Roberts) Phillips. There still exists a three-story outhouse structure on the back of the building.
Date
1870
Source
Marshfield Historical Society (Photo gift of Herbert and Marion Davis)
Identifier
2020_B_03_GFWoosterStore.jpg
Format
Black-and-white postcard
Rights
This image is presented for research and educational purposes only.
Repository
Marshfield Historical Society, Old Schoolhouse Common, 121 School St. Marshfield, VT 05658
Collection
Citation
“Wooster Store, Now Marshfield Village Store,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed May 2, 2025, https://www.digitalvermont.org/MarshfieldStoryProject/2020_B_03_GFWoosterStore.jpg.
