Centre Block - 1262-1272 Liberty St.

This 1872 Italianate style structure was severely damaged by fire in 1886. Shown here is a turn of the century view illustrating the Centre Block as the hub of the downtown business area. Over the years numerous business establishments were located within these storefronts and upper floors. Lawyers, tailors, photographers, news offices, physicians, hardware stores, book & stationary, music and general merchandise stores are but a few of the occupants during the early bustling days of Franklin's downtown history. The building to the left was razed and replaced with the present modern structure, Sportsworld, in the early 1970s.