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renovated over the years to provide more office and retail space. The Grims spared little expense on the interior either, with plentiful high-quality oak woodwork throughout and
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architectural firm of Weber and Groves for a building large enough to house offices, examination rooms and operating suites. Local contractor Albert L. Holmes was chosen for the construction, which was finished in
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Although not a museum by intent, the interior decor of the building features many items and photos that chronicle the medical history of
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104:40°11′43″N
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784:Lafayette
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