7543 Main Street
Photograph of this address seen in 1983.
History
This structure, featuring the title "Sykesville Vol. Fire Co." across the front was constructed in 1949 as a new, larger facility for Sykesville's fire department. A major fire heavily damaged the engine room in February of 1969, also destroying two firetrucks inside. The building was restored with some minor changes after that time. The site served as a fire station until 1983 when the department moved to its present-day site on Route 32.
The building was renovated into office space in 1984 and has served a variety of businesses since that time.
See the photos below to learn more!
Architectural Details
This structure is a two-story, formstone-faced building. It was designed by Edward Grimes with engine space on the first floor and community meeting space on the second floor.
In 1984, the building is sold to Bruce Greenburg, who remodeled the building into office space. The overhead door originally intended for engine access was removed in 1996 and was replaced by two windows and doors.
Awaiting updates from the SHDC.
1924 Sanborn Map
Until the McDonald Family sold the property to be used as the firehouse, this area was part of the larger lawn of 7547 Main Street, seen here as an open space along Main Street.
1983
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1996
This photograph shows the florist Meadowsweet Florist which occupied this space at the time, having moved from 7540 Main Street where it began in 1994.
c. 2004
This photograph shows the building in use as the Maryland State Fire Marshall office.
2025
7543 Main Street is seen in this photograph by Gate House Staff.
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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 September 12, 2025:
1949-1983: Building is constructed for use at the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company, moving from its site further down Main Street (see: 7609 Main Street for earlier history) until the company relocates to its present site on Route 32 in 1983.
1984: The building is sold to Bruce Greenburg, who remodeled the building into office space. ("Sykesville Past and Present," Greenberg, 2012, p. 46)
c. 1985: Dawson Electronics ("Sykesville Past and Present," Barrow, p. 30-31)
c. 1989-1996 A nutrition assistance program, later identified with the Aspire Center (which also had other services) operates out of this space (Baltimore Sun, 21 May 1989, p. 47; Carroll county Times, 25 September 1994 p. 10; Carroll county Times, 30 November 1993 p.3, Carroll County Times, 25 July 1996, p. 3)
1995: Business licenses registered at this address include Bygones, Nosalgic, Rita B. Bauhoff traders, and Village Antique Shop (Carroll County Times, 29 Jan. 1995, p. 27., Carroll County Times, 26 March 1995, p. 26)
c. 1996: Meadowsweet Florist shop operates at this location having moved from 7540 Main Street. (see photograph above)
1997: Firehouse Antique Shop operates at this address( Carroll County Times, 17 December 1997, p. 26)
1998: Estella Haines Memories antique shop, under the ownership of Craig Taylor (who also owned Alexandra's Attic and the Sykesville Clock Shop) (Carroll County Times, 3 December 1999, p. 13; Carroll County Times, 10 March 2000, p. 8)
2000: A Touch of Olde antiques is listed at this address (Carroll County Times, 2 July 2000, p. 16; Carroll County Times, 3 may 2001, p. 25)
2001: Aleem Academy, a Islamic day school for children in grades pre-K through third grade opened at this site. ("Aleem Academy Now Enrolling," Carroll County Times, 27 September 2001, p. C5)
c. 2004: Maryland State Fire Marshall (2004 Centennial on the Tracks Walking Map; see photo above)
c. 2012: Weisse Group estate and trust planning, WellAdvantage corporate wellness occupy this space ("Sykesville Past and Present," Greenberg, 2012, p. 46)
present (2025): Puckett and Sturgill financial group occupies the first floor. Weisse Miller continues to occupy this space as well.