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Bird Hovey Block

 
 
Bird Hovey Block Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
1. Bird Hovey Block Marker
Inscription. Earliest commercial structure, built in 1812 by Jonathan Bird, was two stories tall until 1874, when expanded in Queen Anne style.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
 
Location. 42° 35.285′ N, 72° 36.051′ W. Marker is in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 2A) just west of School Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Main St, Greenfield MA 01301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Greenfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenfield Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenfield's 3rd Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Women Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.
 
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Bird Hovey Block image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. Bird Hovey Block
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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