Dowlin Square, 1981.

ID: 1473 ~ Source: Courtesy of the North Adams Historical Society.

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In 1981, the Dowlin Block would undergo immense change, transforming into a indoor mall for the city. Known as Dowlin Square, the new mall would open its doors to the public on May 2, 1981. Expectations and hype around Dowlin Square were high.

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Dowlin Block

By Oliver La Lacheur and Andrew Mayberry

A staple of Main Street in North Adams, the Dowlin Block has gone through many changes in its over a century long history.