Mark, I believe the building is in use. Also it is right next door to the Remington Arms plant. Unfortunately the Remington plant is abandoned and has undergone a series of disasterous fires the last few years and is now in the process of being torn down as it poses a serious hazard. From what I read in the local papers they are going to save the fabulous shot tower that has been a symbol around here for quite some time.
Marcelus Hartly was the owner of the BPT Gun Implement Co. and also was a past president or director for Remington so the close vicinity of the two busineses is no coincidence.
In a few conversations I have had with Mr. Ken Waite one of the PGCA past BOD members and a retired Remington employee he told me that Marcelus was a relative of his. Small world.....
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