7503 Main Street

Photograph of 7503 Main Street, taken by Gate House Staff, 2025.

Weer Funeral Building

History

This structure was a double storefront in the late 1800, featuring a blacksmith and a wheelwright.

See the photos below to learn more!

Architectural Details

Owner, Fred Gossage, stated in 2012 that the building has hand-sawed timbers and may be from the early 1850s. ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).

Awaiting updates from the SHDC.

1996

Sykesville Historic Commission photograph of 7503 Main Street by R. Berry

2025

Photograph by Gate House Staff, 2025

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Site Use

Research is ongoing to confirm the historical use of this property. If you see any errors or have additional information, please contact the Museum through the methods at the bottom of the page

Confirmed Use as of October 27, 2025:

c. 1850s: building stands as a wheelwright and blacksmith shop

. ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).

1988: Property is owned by John M. Harris (Carroll County Times, 10 June 1988, p. 41)

2012: building is owned by Fred Gossage ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).

Present (2025): private residence