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A HISTORIC HOME FOR NEW CHELMSFORD ICON

We are proud to bring Prime‑41 to this historic space — a landmark whose story begins in 1893, when the Odd Fellows Building Association purchased this parcel in the heart of Central Square. Construction began in 1895, and by July 1896, the first floor opened with Eben T. Adams’ General Store, a bustling hub for groceries, hardware, and daily life. 

Just a few months later, in October 1896, the second‑floor Odd Fellows Hall was dedicated — a grand meeting hall built to hold 300 people, where the community gathered for ceremonies, socials, and civic events.



Through the late 1890s, the building continued to evolve

  • 1897: Milliken’s Bakery opened on the first floor.
  • 1898: An ice cream parlor was added along Beaver Brook, later becoming a shoemaker’s shop. 
  • Early 1900s: The Chelmsford Grange occupied the building until 1931, and the Odd Fellows Lodge itself eventually merged with Lowell Lodge No. 218. 
  • For more than a century, this building has been a place where Chelmsford gathered — to shop,          to celebrate, to meet, to build community. Today, that legacy continues.
  • Prime‑41 is honored to write the next chapter in this storied address, bringing new energy, craft, and hospitality to a space that has welcomed generations before us. We’re grateful to share it with you 

FROM OWNER

Bringing Prime‑41 to this historic building is a privilege I don’t take lightly. This space has stood in the heart of Chelmsford since the late 1800s, when the Odd Fellows Building Association first laid its foundation. Over the    decades, it has been home to general stores, bakeries, meeting halls, and community gatherings, a place where neighbors came together, where stories were shared, and where the town’s daily life unfolded.

Today, we honor that legacy by giving this landmark a new chapter. Prime‑41 was built on the same values that shaped this building more than a century ago: craftsmanship, community, and genuine hospitality. Every detail from the menu to the service to the atmosphere is designed with intention and respect for the history that surrounds us.

Thank you for being here and for allowing us to continue the tradition of gathering, celebrating, and creating memories within these walls. It means more than you know.

— Ali