A site or place for any kind of business.
1787. A Bargain will be given in that excellent stand now occupied by Mr. Mark Pringle.—Maryland Journal, Dec. 25.
1788. Notice “to those who would wish for the best Stand for a Dry or Wet Store.”—Id., July 25.
1796. “A valuable Stand for Business” advertised in The Aurora, Phila., May 14.
1796. “For sale, a capital stand for business.”—Gazette of the U.S., Phila., Dec. 19.
1799. “To be let, that fine stand in State-Street.”—Advt., Mass. Mercury, Jan. 15.
1799. Two valuable Stands for Business to be sold.—Gazette of the U.S., Dec. 17.
1801. To be sold, That noted Stand lying within a few rods of Warwick Meetinghouse, containing about 36 acres of good Land all conveniently situated for a Public House, for which it has been improved for some years past.—Mass. Spy, Oct. 28.
1803. The House is large and commodious, and acknowledged by all to be one of the best stands in the State for a Tavern.—Id., Feb. 16.
1805. To Rent, That well known, and eligible stand, the Cross Keys Tavern.—Advt., Balt. Ev. Post, April 5, p. 3/3.
1805. A good Stand for a Westindia and English Goods Shop.—Mass. Spy, Sept. 4.
1806. Id., March 26, Advertisements: “That pleasant stand for a Tavern.” “A beautiful stand for a Trader.” “That excellent stand for business, situate in Spencer.” “That noted Stand, which has been improved as a Tavern for a number of years past.”
1806. Id., May 28. “A good Stand for a Physician and Surgeon.”
1816. Id., Dec. 11. “The Tavern Stand, lately owned by Charles Angier, situate on the Worcester Turnpike.”
1821. Id., Dec. 26. “An excellent Stand for a Goldsmith and Watch Repairer, in the centre of the town of Athol.”
1827. Uncomfortables…. To hear of a fine stand for business, and on calling to find it engaged.—Id., Feb. 21.
