tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459870751232627910.post371699048629496286..comments2024-03-01T02:14:04.983-05:00Comments on Exploring Western Massachusetts: Westfield's Grant & Besse Clothiers TradecardsMark T. Alamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07244483426665656300noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459870751232627910.post-64022531113969453502009-01-17T13:04:00.000-05:002009-01-17T13:04:00.000-05:00Your post inspired me to research the connection b...Your post inspired me to research the connection between Grant & Besse in Westfield and the Besse-Carpenter store in Springfield. They are connected, both being a part of Lyman W. Besse's extensive chain known as "The Besse System."<BR/>The clothing stores were located throughout the northeast but Mr. Besse, a Wareham native, made his home in Springfield in the McKnight section.sojournerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135754456389557728noreply@blogger.com