After the infamous Ark burned. See 1820 - 1829 history) This refers to the second "Ark" in 1829.
This building was built on the same location,
160 North Water Street, New Bedford Ma.
It was built in 1836 by William W. Swain. The location was later used by Charles S. Paisler for his masonry supply business.
In the 1919 Directory it appears that Charles took on a partner
as the listing reads: PAISLER & WILLIS MASONS' BUILDING MATERIAL
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1 Paisler Building mid 1800's
2 Paisler Building 1897
3 Directory Advert
4 The Infamous "Ark" |
