. King's handbook of Springfield, Massachusetts : a series of monographs, historical and descriptive. 49. He came to Spring-field in 1867, and was employed byLewis J. Powers, with whom heremained until 1869, when disposed of his retail busi-ness to Charles W. Clark, in whoseemploy Mr. Gill continued till heformed a co-partnership in 1871with Frederick R. Hayes. Fiveyears later he became sole pro-prietor. In 1878 he arranged forthe erection of Gills Art Building,which he leased for a term ofyears. It was designed to accom-modate the business, and has un-doubtedly been of great service
. King's handbook of Springfield, Massachusetts : a series of monographs, historical and descriptive. 49. He came to Spring-field in 1867, and was employed byLewis J. Powers, with whom heremained until 1869, when disposed of his retail busi-ness to Charles W. Clark, in whoseemploy Mr. Gill continued till heformed a co-partnership in 1871with Frederick R. Hayes. Fiveyears later he became sole pro-prietor. In 1878 he arranged forthe erection of Gills Art Building,which he leased for a term ofyears. It was designed to accom-modate the business, and has un-doubtedly been of great service inenabling the proprietor to reach hispresent success. Mr. Gill keepsemployed, at all times, about fif-teen persons ; and in holiday sea-sons, thirty-five or more. His goodwork is already felt throughoutthis locality, and many homes havebeen made beautiful as a result ofhis efforts to introduce the highestgrade of art. As lie is still a youngman, comparatively speaking, heis reasonably certain of securingthat pecuniary reward to which hisexperience, reputation, and talentsabundantly entitle nd 333 Main Street. Louis H. Orr & Co. is the onlyyoung firm noticed in this chapter; but their marked ability, and their evident enterprise, have already wonthem a prominent place in the community. The unique architecture of the 346 KINGS HANDBOOK OF SPRINGFIELD. front of their new brick building, at 331 and 333 Main Street, will attract evenany casual observer; and the exquisite stock, its neat arrangement, and itsgreat variety, will meet the tastes of the most fastidious. In some respectsthis is a new industry for Springfield. Heretofore fine steel-engraving andplate-printing, and a high grade of wood-engraving, were not actually donein the city: but now, under this one roof, may be seen the progressive stepsof designing, engraving on wood, steel, or copper, and printing any thingneeded for commercial or social uses. Stationery outfits for weddings, par-ties, balls, etc., and suppl
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