Stokes and Company was founded more than 70 years ago by Mr. James Ellwood Stokes. Stokes and Company was responsible for man ... y construction projects over the years including many apartment buildings and office buildings, one of which was originally known as the IBM Building and still stands at 777 Grant Street. Liongate Apartments, built in 1968 and Manchester Apartments, built in 1972 were both Stokes and Company construction projects. Stokes and Company has managed these two buildings since that time and takes great pride in maintaining them to their highest potential at all times. read more