New Park House - Circa 1900

The Park House was located on High Street between North Park Row and West 4th Street where the Atlantic Gas station stood and the Stancliff House Company now stands. Although I cannot find out why it was torn down in 1922, I believe it was because it was gutted by fire.

It was a hotel with a dining room and a livery. In 1910 it was operated by Cap Maurer. Cap later had the Gulf Gas Station that was located between 6th and 7th Streets on High Street

The Park house was owned by the Stancliff's. They bought the first fire truck for Waterford, hence, the Stancliff Hose Company. They also built the house on the corner of 5th and Cherry Streets. The Humes family lived in it when I was going to school. The elevator in the house was built because Mrs. Stancliff was handicapped.

This picture and text were furnished by Herb Walden, Class of 1956.