Chuck Adams wasn't looking for accolades.

But when the mayor's office contacted his business, Easton Upholstery, about being honored for its longevity in the Downtown area, Adams agreed to participate.

He wasn't the only one.

Easton on Tuesday night paid tribute to Downtown businesses established 20 years ago or longer -- 45 in all.

Adams is the third generation of his family to preside over the upholstery business, which was founded by his grandfather Stephen Adams in 1926.

It's been in the 500 block of Northampton Street the whole time, keeping customers growing with sharp customer service and attention to detail, Adams said.

"This was fantastic for every one of the grassroots businesses of Downtown, which have been through the high spots and low spots," Adams said. "As a small business, you have to stick it out."

About 125 people attended a recognition ceremony and reception at the Sigal Museum in the 300 block of Northampton Street.

Mayor Sal Panto Jr. said it was designed to recognize business owners who laid the groundwork for recent successes that have lifted Easton's profile and helped lure people to rediscover Downtown.

"There are a lot of people that we forget paved the way," Panto said. "We make a big deal of new businesses, and believe me it's nice to have them, but it's also important to recognize the ones who stayed and got it all started."

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