The site of 353 West Main St. was (along with the entire south 'side' of Five Points) part of Seeman's Carriage Works through the 1890s-1910s. Per the 1895 Handbook of Durham: "This business is conducted by Mr. Jno. F. Seeman, and is not incorporated. The output of this enterprise consists of hand-made vehicles of every description, of which an attractive supply is constantly on display in their showroom at 'Five Points' on Main Street."