According to Jack Dudley's book, Swansboro - A Pictorial Tribute, this building at the corner of Main and Front Streets housed Watson's store in the left half and Jim Parkin's store in the right half. Jeremiah Watson operated a general store and is remembered for his hot roasted peanuts. Jim Parkin sold dry good and groceries. Molasses and vinegar were drawn from barrels. Other goods were sold by weight and were measured with scales. Few items came individually packaged. J.T. Bartley operated his second store in the building at the far right which later became Rhue Hardware. JD NATIONAL REGISTER of Historic Places noted: 201 Front Street - Double-store building with novelty, board-and-batten, and aluminum siding, original decorative shelving, one-story side wing; built as a William J. Moore (Tarrymore Hotel) speculation, the building was first occupied by merchants Jeremiah Watson and James Elijah Parkin.
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