Hollywood funnyman Steve Carell appears in a comedic role on the wildly popular NBC show The Office and in his spare time he will run his newly purchased sideline activity, the historic Marshfield Hills General Store near Quincy, Massachusetts.
Carell and his wife, actress Nancy Walls, grew up in Massachusetts and still spends their summers in the quaint town of Marshfield Hills. Nancy’s sister, Tish Vivado visited the couple at their California home in October and mentioned that the historic general store was up for sale. By November Carell had cinched a deal to purchase the business and the ownership changed hands on New Year’s Day.
Vivado is running the business along with four employees but Carell plans to lend a hand when he moves into town with his family for the summer. Carell said, “I will be manning the cash register, and stocking the shelves as time permits. For the time being, however, I am looking to give the building a bit of TLC.”
He has his architect brother Greg Carell drawing up plans for a restoration. The 790 square foot building was built in 1853 and Carell wants to stay true to the integrity of the old structure and at the same time is considering adding on a sandwich shop. Above all else, he wants to keep the locals happy throughout the process.
The business is described as where neighbors pick up mail, gossip and get a good cup of coffee. They still sell penny candy as well as gifts, books, beer, wine, and snacks.
Check out photos of the General Store and Fire Department below.