The Howe & Olesen Building was associated with a business founded in 1875 by Daniel Heaton. Its presidents were Daniel Heaton from 1875 to 1907, E. H. Bickford from 1907 to 1924, Ethel B. Foster from 1924 to 1948, Jay E. Howe from 1948 to 1961, and T. N. Howe from 1961 to 1978.