Holyoke, Mass

The Fontaine

by Laurel | December 12th, 2013

Ad from the 1950 Holyoke City Directory:

The Fontaine, 139 Chestnut St., Holyoke, MA
Furnished Rooms

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I wonder how much the rent was. Looking at the address via Bing maps, this building appears to be gone. I don’t remember it … anyone?

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