After the 1918 fire, the community rallied to rebuild. In 1919, architect George L Harvey drew up plans for a new masonry building, the Engle Mercantile Company. This new structure rose on the same historic corner of State and Maine, symbolizing the town's determination and spirit. Read more.

In 1918, tragedy struck when the store, owned by German-born Charles Engle, was deliberately set on fire. The culprit was never found, but rumors swirled. Read more.

Over the years, the original store saw several notable owners, each leaving their mark. In this edition of store history learn about the owners from historic newspaper clips and see photos of the original store.

In 1875, William Henry Leuty, affectionately known as Henry Leuty, built a grand two-story wood frame store on the north corner of State and Maine. This iconic building quickly became a cornerstone of the community.