The Bud

The Bud was at 30 John Street. No, there was never a tunnel from Holyoke City Hall to the Bud. Perhaps city officials would love to have such a tunnel to got to their favorite pub but no evidence is there.

Sanborn map analysis:

Sanborn 1884 map shows that it is a bottler of alcohol and that is wooden and 2 floors

Sanborn 1889 map same

Sanborn 1895 map shows it as a candy factory and it is 3 floors and brick

Sanborn 1915 map it is now for wholesale alcohol

Sanborn 1949 map

Sanborn 1956 map shows that it is a restaurant

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