513 N Main

Dating from around 1890, this building was home to B.C. Johnston & Co, a dry goods store. Between 1902 and 1905, the Newton Music Company moved to this address. They sold and repaired pianos and organs, sheet music, and based on advertising, bicycles! The facade was remodeled around 1918 to give it a 'modern front', which remains today. Records indicate the Newton Music Company operated successfully at this address until around 1930.

(Billie Wilson)