What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: "Steartfield House" (built circa 1870) now The Palace Hotel Washington Merritt Grant Singer (second son of Isaac Singer, founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Co) Born June 1866 - Died 11-2-1934 lived here between 1887-1909 Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.

Washington Merritt Grant Singer, son of Isaac Singer who founded the Singer Sewing Machine Company, lived at Steartfield House from 1887 to 1909; his residence in this house reflects the prominence of his family's industrial legacy.

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