Company founded
1930
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Description
The Beverly Shade Shoppe was founded in 1930 by Richard Stapledon. Mr. Stapledon began by renting a small store on Elliot street where he sold custom window shades which he manufactured in the back room. In the 1940's he purchased a three story house at 309 Cabot Street and moved the buisiness two the first floor allowing him incresed space to expand the business. Mr. Stapledon had the top floors removed in the 50's creating the building which still stands today.