7611 Main Street
7611 Main street is the large cinderblock building at the left of this photograph taken in 1975
7615 is not considered a contributing building within Sykesville's Historic District. For information, see: Sykesville Historic District
History
In the 1940s, Frank Dorsey constructed this building which was first occupied by the Wayne Feed and Fertilizer Company.
Richard Schatz moved his business to this location in 1978 after renovating the structure. He remained in business here through the 1990s.
More recently, the Sykesville Pottery and Art Center occupied this space from 2013 until 2023.
Today it is the site of the Downtown Sykesville Connection offices, Moonshadow Collective, and Uncle Joe's Main Street Market and Deli.
Architectural Details
The original rear wall of this structure was badly damaged by a landslide which also destroyed the original roof. It was repaired by Harry Sandusky and the building was expanded to the edge of the hill before Schatz moved his buisness to this site in 1978.
Awaiting updates from the SHDC.
1975
In this photograph, 7611 is the large cinderblock building at the left of this photograph taken in 1975.
1983
This photograph shows the Schatz business at this location in 1983
1989
The festival in this photograph took place October 7, 1989 at the B&O Station Dedication.
1996
In this photograph, a partial wooden facing has been added to the cement structure t the location, still occupied by the Schatz family.
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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 July 8, 2025:
No structures existed at this site at the time of the 1924 Sanborn Fire Map of Sykesville.
early 1940s: Frank Dorsey builds the structure at this location with a cinderblock first floor and lumber on the second floor from his own sawmill. The first building at this location was the Wayne Feed and Fertilizer Company
1978-after 2004: After renovating this building, Richard Schatz occupies the site as Schatz Lawn Mower Service. Business ownership changes to R.J. Schatz to R.T. Schatz between the 1970s and 1985. By 1988, Schatz Power Equipment Inc. is listed at the same address and continues for the duration of the Schatz ownership of this site. (Carroll County Times, 8 March 1978 p. 6; 19 April 1985 p. 13; 28 March 1999 p. 45; 2004 Centennial on the Tracks Walking Map)
2013-2023: Sykesville Pottery and Art Center
2025-present (2025): Downtown Sykesville Connection offices, Moonshadow Collective, and Uncle Joe's Main Street Market and Deli.