Eagle Street Tour
Take a walk through the past of one of North Adams’ oldest and important business districts!
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1-5 Eagle Street
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.
9-13 Eagle Street
Starting with a reputation as a great place to find seafood, 9-13 Eagle St. evolved to house long-standing clothing and jewelry shops.
11 Eagle Street
There is a distinct New England flavor to a building whose history includes Chie’s Downy Flake Doughnut shop and the Puritan Clothing store
12-16 Eagle Street: The Decker Block
The rich history of this building block has almost always included a barber shop.
Jack's Hot Dog Stand
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.
19-21 Eagle Street
A butcher shop and a photography studio have occupied this building in a history dating back to the 1800s.
27 Eagle Street
Home to a over a one-hundred year tradition of small businesses serving North Adams.
43-51 Eagle Street:
At various times, you could buy cigars, clothing, toys, and books at the stores here.
44 Eagle Street: The Flatiron Building
Hayden Block: The Multipurpose Social Hub of North Adams
St. Francis of Assisi
No trace now remains of this large church that was one of the most prominent landmarks in a city of steeples.Tour curated by: Ely Janis | Thanks for taking this tour. Drop by this site periodically to discover more about North Adams’ history!