1878 Billhead D.H. Brigham & Co. Springfield Mass.,to Geo. Pease $18 For Sale

1878 Billhead D.H. Brigham & Co. Springfield Mass.,to Geo. Pease $18measuring8.5\" x 4.75\". Condition: it has the customary crease folds of the era, light edge tears, and losses; see the History context below.

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  Document Overview: D.H. Brigham & Co.
  • Company:D.H. Brigham & Co., Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers.
  • Specialties:A \"Clothing House\" specializing inClothing, Hats, Caps, and Gent\'s Furnishing Goods.
  • Location:397, 399 & 401 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.
  1. The Company: D.H. Brigham & Co.
  • Brief History:Founded byDexter H. Brigham, this was one of Springfield\'s most enduring and prestigious clothing retailers and manufacturers. For over a century, it was a cornerstone of Springfield\'s commercial life.
  • Location:The company famously occupied theRepublican Blockat 1365 Main Street (originally 397-401 Main St). This historic Italianate-style building, constructed in 1858, was the first permanent home of theSpringfield Republicannewspaper before D.H. Brigham purchased it in 1867.
  • Outcome:Brigham expanded the building significantly, operating a large clothing factory on the upper floors and a grand retail shop on the ground level. The business remained in operation for over a century, finally closing its doors in1969. Today, the building still stands and is known as theBrigham Building.
  2. Individuals Mentioned
  • George Pease:Listed as the purchaser (\"Mr. Geo Pease\"). As a \"Gent\'s Furnishing\" wholesaler, Brigham provided your grandfather with the sophisticated attire that helped him build his reputation and wealth in Chester.
  • Dexter H. Brigham:The founder and visionary behind the company. He was a highly successful merchant who became a leader in Springfield’s business community.
  • Frank L. Brigham:Later the company\'s president and Dexter\'s son, he was a prominent social figure in Springfield. His 1902 mansion in the Forest Park neighborhood still stands today as a testament to the family\'s wealth.
  3. Transaction & Valuation: The Suit OrderThis specific invoice records the purchase of a single high-quality item, likely for a special client or George Pease own inventory:
  • Item:1 Suit.
  • 1878 Total:$18.00.
  • Modern Value:In today\'s money (early 2026), this single high-end suit is worth approximately$585.00.
  The Original Anchor:Around the 1840s, a store was built near the railroad station in Chester. George Pease took over this business and grew it into a major success.Expansion & Diversity:He didn\'t just run a store; he managed multiple high-demand businesses at once. He operated a successful general market and also managed a coal-deliverybusiness, providing \"blue coal\" to the community.

• Building a Dynasty:This business was so successful that it became a multi-generational legacy. His son,Charles Pease, and later his grandson,Hewitt Pease, continued to operate the \"Pease Store,\" which remains a historiclandmark in Chester to this day.

II. Social & Community Standing

• Chester’s \"Hub\":The Pease Store was known as more than just a business; it was asocial event. High-society figures and townspeople alike gathered there, which perfectly aligns with your notes about him dining and socializing with the \"wonderful successes\" of the era.
• Proximity to Success:His store was located near the railroad station, which in the 1880s was the gateway for the wealthy elite traveling betweenBoston and Albany. He would have been the first person these travelers met when arriving in Chester.

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