The Schwartz-Stewart House
Before 1960, the 700-block of Main Street looked very different. Several postbellum townhouses lined the streets leading to the downtown commercial district. Constructed in 1872, the Italianate home of merchant John Conrad Schwartz was the finest residence on the block. On August 29, 1872, the Natchez Democrat noted, "Work has been commenced on a handsome brick dwelling to be erected on the south side of Main Street, near Pine, by Mr. J.C. Schwartz." Mr. Schwartz's daughter, Katie, married W.P. Stewart and the house later became known as the Stewart House. In 1952-1953, the home was demolished for the construction of Sherwin Williams. An original two-story dependency building remains on the site. Although the Schwartz-Stewart House was destroyed, detailed historic images still exist. These photographs show interior spaces and original furnishings.
Schwartz-Stewart House
Looking southwest, view of Schwartz-Stewart House.
Library
Parlor
Dining Room
Christmas tree decoration that sat under the bay window of the Schwart-Stewart House
2020 view of Sherwin Williams. The original dependency can be seen to the left rear of the building.
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