7508 Main Street
Photograph of 7508 Main Street, taken by Gate House Staff, 2025.
Weer Funeral Building
History
This structure spent most of its use as a funeral parlor. In 1888, James Weer began his business at 7436 Spout Hill Road, later moving slightly closer to the business district to this location along with his son, Harry C. Weer.
During its occupation by the Weer funeral business, the home also served as the residence of the Weer family, and the site of a small general store.
In 1958, Weer (then partnered with the Haight funeral business) moved to its location in Eldersburg.
See the photos below to learn more!
Architectural Details
The In 2000, Harry Haight reported that the structure looked the same as it had in 1950 aside from originally being painted white. He recalled heavy remodeling in the 1930s ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).
In 1987, the home was under renovation ("Sykesville Past and Present." Healan Barrow, 1987, p. 42)
Awaiting updates from the SHDC.
1979
The embalming house of the funeral home located behind 7508 Main Street seen in 1979.
1983
7508 seen in 1983 in use as apartments.
1996
Sykesville Historic Commission photograph of 7508 Main Streetby R. Berry.
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 31, 2025:
c. 1891: building constructed as a new location for Weer funeral Home, moving from Spout Hill Road. ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012). Clarence Brown, Harnessmaker moved into the old location (Democratic Advocate, 30 May 1891, p. 3)
1930: Weer &Son, run by James and Harry Weer advertises funeral services and "day and night ambulance service." (Sykesville Herald, 2 Jan 1930)
1958: Weer & Haight funeral home moves to Eldersburg. The building subsequently becomes a residence. ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).
2012: Apartment building is owned by Fred Gossage ("Sykesville Past and Present." Linda Greenberg, 2012).
Present (2025): this building is apartments.