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Back in the day: Monroe’s 4-story building, built in 1857
A new building on the north side of the square was opened early in 1857. It was located on some of the highest ground in the town and was the first four-story building in Monroe. It must have been something to see at that time, when most of the buildings around the square were made of wood.