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D. Stewart Company Store
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The Daniel Stewart Company Store in 2019
Location 18 E Main St., Ione, California
Built 1856
Architect Daniel Stewart
Designated November 21, 1963
Reference no. 788

The D. Stewart Company Store was a very important building in Ione, California, United States. It was the first store built there and opened way back in 1856. This special building was a general store, which means it sold all sorts of things people needed. Today, it is recognized as a California Historical Landmark because of its long history.

The D. Stewart Company Store: A Look Back

The D. Stewart Company Store holds a special place in the history of Ione. It was the very first building constructed in this California town. Imagine a time when there were no big supermarkets or shopping malls. People relied on general stores like this one for almost everything!

Building the Store

A man named Daniel Stewart started the company in 1856. He built the store with his brother. They used bricks that were made in a nearby place called Muletown, California. When it was first built, the D. Stewart Company Store was one of about 50 buildings in the growing town of Ione.

A Community Hub

The Stewart family didn't just run a business. They were also very involved in the community. They helped out with different service organizations. These groups work to make the community a better place. For example, the Stewart company helped pay for a new school to be built. The family lived in Ione and ran the store for many years, making it a true center of town life.

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