Built in 1862 by Mrs. Mary Ward as a frame house with three stories and basement, it had two wings with a connecting building. Brick was added later. 
    J. A. Gardner opened his first candy store in this building. Cosmo Mannino had a wholesale banana business in the back adjoining building. Early on, the building also served as an overnight hotel for railroad travelers. 
    In 2003, the three-story frame portion was demolished, but the brick structure is still standing. The current owner is G & R Excavating & Demolition.