7541 Main Street
Photograph taken 2025 by Gate House staff
History
This structure was built some time after 1900. Like most Main Street buildings, the main floor served as a business while the upper level was an apartment.
See the photos below to learn more!
Architectural Details
The facade dramatically changed between the 1950s, when the site was used primarily as a Lunch counter, and the 1980s, when it served as a hair salon.
Awaiting updates from the SHDC.
1924 Sanborn Map
The earlier 1911 Sanborn Fire Map shows an empty lot at this site, but by 1924, a home and a gas station (part of which was in the adjoining lot) were at this location.
1983
This photograph shows Hair N' Place at this address with mannequin heads in the left window
c. 1980
This undated photograph shows Hair N' Place at this address.
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:
c. 1911-1924: building established (Sanborn Fire Maps [see above])
1924: The Sanborn Fire Map of Sykesville shows a home and a service station at this site.
c. 1950s: Diamond Lunch Room, operated by William and Louise Brandenburg
1978-c.2012: Hair N'Place Salon, managed by Nikki Swann, operates from this location. (Carroll County Times 29 March, 1979, p.3, Carroll County Times, 11 March 1980. p14, "Sykesville Past and Present," Greenberg, 2012, p. 47)
2019-present (2025): Pin IT Up Acupuncture operates out of the Main Street level of this building.