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Donati Grocery
The fire that destoryed the C.A. Wiseman Garage cleared enough space for two new buildings. Like the
neighboring Quilici Clothing Store, this building was constructed by John DiGrazia. Fearing another
fire, the current structure was built with concrete block on a cement foundation with a brick facade.
It became home to The Donati Grocery Store until the 1940's. After World War II, DiGrazia refurbished the
facility to accommodate the United States Post Office that occupied the building until 1984. As witnesses of their
former tenant, two eagles adorn the building's face. An eagle cast in iron keeps a watchful eye on the door while his cast
concrete bas-relief companion surveys the area from his vantage point near the cornice.
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