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The Second Congregational Church was the original structure at this location.
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The Marble Hall and Hotel was at 198-210 High Street. It was build in 1885. It housed the WT Grant Department Store and when the Marble burned to the ground, Grant rebuilt there.
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This is the Grant 1915 advertisement in the Holyoke city directory.
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It also housed many professionals – lawyers, jewelers, relators, clothiers, milliners, barbers. The Springfield Republican had an office here.
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Sanborn map analysis:
Sanborn 1884 map shows the Second Congregational Church is there
Sanborn 1956 map shows the 2 floor Grants there