Thursday, October 22, 2009

Adams Office Supply Ornament Unveiling!







Main Street Fairmont’s ornament program has become an annual holiday tradition within Marion County. The ornament program was instituted in 1994 as a fundraiser for the newly established downtown revitalization organization. After fourteen years, the ornament program is a staple of the Main Street’s fundraising strategy and has become a signature activity of Main Street Fairmont with the community eagerly anticipating each year’s featured building. The ornament also highlights historic preservation in downtown Fairmont, showcasing historic buildings and the importance of preserving them. The distribution and sale of these keepsakes also encourage shoppers to visit local downtown businesses to purchase the ornaments.

Another staple of our Main Street Program is the support we get from our community. Main Street Fairmont is a volunteer-based organization whose strength lies in the interest of revitalizing downtown. Adams Office Supply is one of those community based stores that make such a difference in our hometown. The store itself was incorporated in February of 1932, Adams Office Supply has seen over 77 years of changes in downtown Fairmont.

Adams Office Supply moved to this great building in 1971 and has since become quite a landmark. Eddy Snider and Harvey Havilichek are very visible downtown, showing their community pride through sweeping sidewalks, or washing windows. Because of their dedication to the community, as well as offering quality customer service and a great selection of office supplies, Adams is poised to have another successful 70 plus years.

It’s an honor this year, to present our 14th ornament in the series, the First National Bank of Fairmont.