Hayden Block: The Multipurpose Social Hub of North Adams

No trace now remains of this large church that was one of the most prominent landmarks in a city of steeples.

Home to a over a one-hundred year tradition of small businesses serving North Adams.

Jack's Hot Dog Stand has been in the same location for over a 100 years and continues today to be one of the city's most iconic locales.

Starting with a reputation as a great place to find seafood, 9-13 Eagle St. evolved to house long-standing clothing and jewelry shops.

At various times, you could buy cigars, clothing, toys, and books at the stores here.

The rich history of this building block has almost always included a barber shop.

A butcher shop and a photography studio have occupied this building in a history dating back to the 1800s.

Meeting up with Main Street, these buildings have anchored the Eagle Street business district for over a century, housing firms such as Rice's Drug Store, New England Butter, and the Climax Boot Shop.

Calvin T. Sampson, with little schooling, grew from a farmer in Vermont to one of North Adams' most prominent businessmen in the late 1800s.