First commercial building constructed in 1905 Merrow Merrow Country Store Country Store. Cushing Square area grew because of its central location between Belmont and Watertown location.
1933 The Boston Herald
– Cushing Square the business center of Belmont
– Conrad Chandlers
– Batson’s Drug Store
– Payson Drug Store
Cushing Square is developing into one of the best centers for trading in Greater Boston. Payson Park Market One of the largest and finest A & One P Super Markets in New England. First National had a large storeFirst store
1963 Comprehensive Plan
– Both called Cushing Square a major commercial area within the region
– Both called for significant amendments so that Cushing Square can remain a thriving commercial district
– Primarily one one and two two-story brick buildings
– Typical size of buildings: 2,000 Typical 2,000–9,000 square feet 9,000 feet