The George A. Arms Block, at 285-291 Main Street, is a 4 story brick building located on the corner of Main Street and Court Square. George Arms, a coal/coke wholesaler, had this building built in 1876 to house his expanding business.

     After 10 years, E.A. Newcomb purchased the property to operate a hardware store, which he managed for 30 years before passing the business to Floyd A. Clark in 1916 who operated it until his death. Clark’s widow Gertrude handled operations until her sons purchased the building in 1949. The building’s downtown location, on the corner of two of Greenfield’s busiest streets, has helped it play a major role in the city’s growth. Many of the goods sold here were brought to town via the nearby railroad and used to construct homes, businesses and recreational facilities. It most recently contained Clark Sport Shop on the ground level facing Main Street.