A. J. Clark Store, historic commercial building in Cornwall, New York state, USA
The A. J. Clark Store is a brick commercial building on Main Street in Cornwall, New York, constructed around 1875 in Renaissance Revival style. It features a parapet along the roofline, a two-level covered porch facing the street, pressed metal ceilings, hardwood floors, and original doors and staircase that remain largely unchanged since its construction.
Archer Clark built this structure around 1875 after his earlier store was destroyed in a fire in 1870, and it served as a butcher shop for approximately a century. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, recognizing its historical and architectural importance.
The building is located on Main Street and is easily visible from the street with clear views of its architectural features like the porch and parapet. It is best appreciated on foot during a walk through town, and no special access arrangements are needed to observe the exterior.
The building has an unusual family legacy spanning multiple generations as a butcher shop, then a delicatessen, and now modern office space, yet its exterior and many original interior elements have remained essentially unchanged. This continuity reflects how the same structure adapted to serve different business needs while keeping its historical character intact.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
