P. Hubbell Block, 28-40 South Main Street


The 15 bay Italianate Hubbell Block (1869) features a central parapet, limestone sills and lintels, ornamental weepers (at windows) and corner quoins. Oakley, Clapp & Company of Horse heads crafted the cast iron storefront. Tenants in 1870 were physician James Hawley, attorneys Lapham and Harwood, and photographer Clark Marsh. Landscape artists Fred Crandall once had his studio in this building. In 1908, Peggy and Helen Steward opened their photography studio in the block. Note the north-facing skylight.