A HISTORIC SPACE IN THE HEART OF
Old Town Greenwood
Visit Grafton Peek Social Hall for your next special event or a hosted community gathering, and discover Grafton Peek Mercantile for a shopping adventure like no other. Be a part of our journey as we breathe new life into historic downtown Greenwood.
Grafton Peek Social Hall stands out as a unique boutique meeting and event space. Feel both welcomed and wowed as you enter our thoughtfully designed venue, catering to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations.
the mercantile…
Grafton Peek Mercantile is a unique shopping experience in Old Town Greenwood, catering to those who are passionate about supporting local makers and business owners. As the only retail store in the area offering exclusively Indiana made gifts and goods, Grafton Peek Mercantile aims to fill a gap in the market and celebrate the talent of the artists and makers in our state. Everything found in the shop is small batch or handmade, with attention to detail.
Situated on the corner of Main Street and Madison Avenue, our building is in the heart of the city. Our second floor event space overlooks the beautifully restored crossroads of downtown, offering a prime location for a variety of private and community events. Steeped in history, our venue boasts a rich heritage and features stunning, expansive windows that add to its charm.
On the ground level, our retail space embraces its local identity and showcases the creativity, inspiration, and uniqueness of the product it sells.
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL…
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LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY
Contractor William Gray put stone pavement in place by November, and the primary contractors began installing counters and shelves by the end of November. The inside work was done enough by the first week of December for the Order of Odd Fellows to hold a festival in what was now would be called "Peek's Hall" going forward. Glass and windows were installed for the front of the store by mid-December, and by 20 December, "Grafton Peek is at home in his new building, and a model structure it is for beauty and convenience."
In the spring of 1889, Grafton Peek decided to build a new brick building "with all modern improvements".
Multiple teams of horses drawing wagons full of brick were coming and going from Franklin by the middle of August. Work was briefly slowed because stones, doors, and windows were not delivered timely in late August, but work did progress fairly quickly after that. The brickwork was completed by October 2nd and the building was said to "have an appearance of architectural beauty."
