McGarry's Blacksmith Shop
Title
McGarry's Blacksmith Shop
Subject
Business-- General
Bussinesses-- Fairfield
Bussinesses-- Fairfield
Description
McGarry's Blacksmith Shop, located on the NW corner of Sanford Street and Post Road. Built between 1830s - 1850s, the shop stood until 1949
McGarry's Blacksmith Shop was opened in the mid 1800's by Michael Fox. Fox taught his trade to his apprentice, John J. McGarry, who ended up falling in love with Fox's daughter. McGarry ended up marrying Fox's daughter, and the shop was left to McGarry after Fox died. The shop was owned by the McGarry family until 1949, when it was torn down and replaced by a pharmacy.
McGarry's Blacksmith Shop was opened in the mid 1800's by Michael Fox. Fox taught his trade to his apprentice, John J. McGarry, who ended up falling in love with Fox's daughter. McGarry ended up marrying Fox's daughter, and the shop was left to McGarry after Fox died. The shop was owned by the McGarry family until 1949, when it was torn down and replaced by a pharmacy.
Source
Photograph files -- Fairfield - business general - McGarry's Blacksmith Shop
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
Format
JPEG; original image 4.25 x 3.25 inches; additional copies and negatives
Files
Citation
“McGarry's Blacksmith Shop,” Fairfield Photos, accessed April 19, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/116.
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