UFFIN'S CREEK GENERAL STORE & DRESSMAKER'S SHOP Built about 1855 to the east of the Central Hotel, the two buildings once shared a common porch. At times it served as a store, post office, harness shop and County Office. The General Store not only provided consumer items for the surrounding countryside, but also acted as an informal community centre where customers could exchange news with their neighbours and the storekeeper. Set to about 1910, it shows the many items which were available by the early part of the century, as well as electricity, which was just being introduced to Pickering Township. The Dressmaker's Shop on the second floor was one of the first businesses in the community which would be run solely by women.   Back to Main Menu