The text titled "Two Buildings Play A Very Important Part In The Courier-Express Success" tells the story of how two significant buildings in DuBois became key locations for The Courier-Express newspaper. It begins with Edwin W. Gray, who, after seeking printing help for his burned-down newspaper in Driftwood in 1884, ended up buying a stake in The DuBois Courier with his brother Ezra. They eventually gained full control and established the Morning Courier's daily edition. Despite setbacks like the Great Fire of 1888, the newspaper thrived and moved to the Lowe Building site in 1926.

Ezra Gray sold his share and moved to California in 1914, while Edwin continued until his untimely death in 1923. His children took over, and in 1927, the Gray Printing Company purchased The Daily Express, operating both papers from one building until they merged into The Courier-Express in 1944 due to World War II constraints.

In 1961, the Grays bought the Hotel DuBois to expand their operations and convert upper floors into apartments. The Grays ran the publishing business until 1988 when it was sold to McLean Publishing but continued under the same name until 1990 at a new location.

The historic locations included the Lowe Building and Hotel DuBois, which housed the paper's operations for over six decades. In 1991, these buildings were demolished to make way for the Gray Foundation Apartments, a project funded and supported by the Gray family and community organizations. By 1993, the new building was completed to provide housing for seniors and the handicapped, reflecting the Grays' ongoing community involvement. This development marked the end of an era for the newspaper's iconic buildings but also the beginning of a much-needed community resource.