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4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect Robert Niely
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric brick & glass
Outbuildings (describe) none
Other features slate roof;contemporary
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Altered Date
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
One acre or less Over one acre X
Approximate frontage 200'
Approximate distance of building from street
on sidewalk
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HC Photo no.
Date 12/75
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7. Original owner (if known)
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education Religion
Architectural Exploration/ Science/
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce Industry Social/
Communication Military humanitarian
Community development Political Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
The original building on this site was a three story, wooden frame
structure with retail stores at street level and apartments above. It was
built in 1874 by John L. Norris, contractor. Originally, the floor level of
the stores was several feet above street level and access was gained by
mounting four steps to all the shops. In 1924 the entire building was lowered
3 feet to bring the stores to street level. In the early 1900s the Depot
Square end of the block contained a hotel/roominghouse.
S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984
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10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)