Alexanders is a two-story,

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style commercial building designed by architects

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and constructed in

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, in 1924. The brick building is clad in white terracotta. Alexanders was a men's clothing store chain begun in 1891 by

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. After construction, the building at 826 Main Street contained Alexanders' flagship store, although Alexanders had operated a store prior to 1924 at the same corner. The building was listed on the

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in 1978.

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External links

Documentation at the Library of CongressAlexander Davis Men's Clothing website: history
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