Record #:

11881

Author(s):

Bellamy, Terry

Abstract:

The building that houses Layden's Country Store in Belvidere was built in 1860 as a general store, post office and blacksmith shop. Charles Layton purchased it in 1952, continued the store, and moved his butcher shop in from across the street. His son Doug purchased the store in 1986 and continues the family business along with his own son Charlie.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 77 Issue 8, Jan 2010, p162-164, 166, 168-169, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

General stores--Belvidere; Family-owned business enterprises--Belvidere