The Village of Webster Historic Preservation Commission recognized 9 East Main Street, Foley Insurance Agency, as the Site of the Month for August 2023.
The frame building now at 9 East Main Street was built about 1898 as a post office. There are still design elements of the post office in the building, including organizers for mail. The building served as a post office until about 1914 and was then used as a store owned by Charles Hilfiker and then Carlton Bowman. In addition, the building was also the site of law offices and a construction company.
By 1921, Harold K Foley had opened the Harold K Foley Insurance & Real Estate Company. After his death, his wife Dorothea Foley ran the business until succeeded by her son, Tom who then turned the business over to Brendan Hanna. Brendan’s daughter, Megan Bloom joined the business in 2014. She now works with her sister, Sheila Hanna. In 2021, Foley Agency was recognized by the Webster Chamber of Commerce for their 100th year anniversary in the Webster community.
