Historic Preservation

Built in 1893, this house (a three gabled, Victorian style home) was once occupied by E.F. Mechler, the first jeweler in Marshfield . The Mechler jewelry store was established in 1896 and was originally located at 116 S. Central Avenue . Upon Mr. Mechler’s death in 1936, the house passed down through the Mechler family. For eight decades local residents has referred to this house as “The Mechler House.”