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articulated by posts and connected by Moorish arches. A cornice and stone stringcourse separate the first floor from the upper levels. Windows are grouped asymmetrically in pairs, threes, and fives. Windows on the third and fifth floors are generally set in round-arch openings, with some paired windows set in shared stone arches.
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The Fuller Block occupies a prominent position in downtown Springfield, at the northwest corner of Main and Bridge Streets. It is five stories in height, with a rounded corner and decoratively parapeted roof edge. The main facade faces Main Street, with bays of varying width on the ground floor,
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at the corner, but this was removed sometime in the 20th century. Early tenants included prominent local clothiers and doctors. It was listed on the
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The building was built in 1887 for Frank Fuller, a local businessman. The Romanesque Revival structure was designed by architect
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is a historic commercial building at 1531-1545 Main Street in
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Fuller Block is located in Massachusetts
Fuller Block is located in the United States
Springfield, Massachusetts
42°6′12″N 72°35′33″W / 42.10333°N 72.59250°W / 42.10333; -72.59250
Frederick S. Newman
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Springfield, Massachusetts
National Register of Historic Places
Frederick S. Newman
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National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places listings in Springfield, Massachusetts
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