Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2013, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the US Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= U.S. Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by U.S. Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ========================================================================== Marine History, The Lake Ports, Historical and Descriptive Review of the Lakes, Rivers, Islands, Cities, Towns, Watering Places, Fisheries, Vessels, Steamers, Captains, Disasters, Early Navigators, Mineral Wealth, Trade, Commerce, Transportation, Etc., Etc. DETROIT: Historical Printing Company - 1877. [Page 45] JOHN R. TAYLOR'S HARDWARE HOUSE, HURON AVENUE, PORT HURON. Five years ago Mr. TAYLOR started business in Port Huron, in a store on Military street, but as his trade developed it became necessary for him to obtain more convenient quarters, which he did on Water street, occupying a large and convenient store in the Miami Block. Since his first commence- ment he has been a prosperous merchant, and yearly additions to the various lines of goods he carries indicate that he has always been up to the times. Some months since he suffered severely from a heavy fire which devasted the Miami Block and destroyed the greater part of his valuable stock. But noth- ing daunted, he at once re-stocked with everything needed either by the farmer or the ship-owner in the way of hardware, and may now be found doing a steady but profitable business at 26 Huron avenue. Mr. TAYLOR is a native of New York State, his father being for several terms mayor of Albany, New York. He was for many years in the brewery business and the original manufacturer of the celebrated Albany ale. Mr. J. R. TAYLOR is a thoroughly practical man in his business, having been identified with it from boyhood, and those needing anything in his line will be sure to get a good article at reasonable figures. Mr. TAYLOR is an active member of the Port Huron Guards, and for some time occupied the position of captain of this well disciplined company. ___________________________________________________________________________ JOHN R. TAYLOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN H A R D W A R E, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Steam and Copper Work, MARINE AND SHIP CHANDLERY, 26 Huron Avenue, Port Huron, Mich. ===========================================================================