Murdoch Building, 1929, during a national tree-sitting contest, during which Arnold Taylor sat in the tree for 6-7 weeks. Note the trolley tracks in Broad Street.
(Courtesy Durham County Library / North Carolina Collection)
The Murdoch Building was built by William A. Murdoch in 1925 as rental property. The property was built with three units - a storefront facing Broad Street (735 Broad), a gas station facing the corner (737 Broad,) and a storefront facing College Road / West Markham (1803 College / West Markham.
In 1928, 735 Broad held University Pharmacy, and 737 was the Broad St. Filling Station. 1803 Markham held Nelson's Cash Grocery.
In 1934, 735 Broad held Dennis' druggist and sundries, and 737 was the Dennis filling station. 1803 Markham held Oliver Wright's Grocery.
In 1941, 735 Broad held Henry Woods General Contractors/Painters Supply, and 737 was the Dennis filling station. 1803 Markham held Riddick's Grocery.
In 1948, 735 Broad held Henry Woods General Contractors/West Durham Plumbing Co., and 737 was the Dennis filling station. 1803 Markham held Riddick's Grocery.
In 1952, 735-737 Broad was the Dennis filling station. 1803 Markham held Riddick's Grocery.
In 1960, 735-737 Broad was the Dennis filling station. 1803 Markham held Ralph's Produce
Ralph's Produce.
(Courtesy Pamela Strand)
By 1980, 735 held the Underwood Barber Shop, and 1803 Markham was still Ralph's Produce.
735 Broad, 1980.
As of September 2009, the entire building houses Sirens- a bar/lounge.
Looking southwest, 09.12.09
Find this spot on a Google Map.
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