Raymond Buildings - 1251-1253 Liberty Street

Revitalization projects in the 1980s tried to rejuvenate some of the old-fashioned storefronts. Behind these modern facades are the possible remains of one of the oldest sites in the downtown area. It was here in the very early 1800s that William Raymond built his family residence and mercantile shop. In recent times various businesses occupied these ancient walls such as confectionaries, cafes, the National Market, Wayne's Market and Chuck's Boot Shop.