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Note: First picture taken after restoration, second picture taken before restoration.
Calvin Pittman’s Store was built circa 1960 by William Pittman, who spent his entire life fishing from the community. Upon his retirement from the fishery he passed the building down to his son, George. George continued to use the store for salting and storing fish and to weigh lobster catches. The structure was also a place where fishermen used to meet and socialize with others. George spent time in the store with his brothers, who were also fishermen. The store was passed down to George’s son Calvin. The store was in relatively good condition prior to restoration work funded by the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program from 2004-2005. Repairs were minor and included the installation of new wooden siding, eaves, one new window, roofing felt and foundation work. Pittman said of the project, “With the new siding and some minor repairs this fish store looks great.”
