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Show Architect/Builder: Building Materials: Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable Statement of Historical Significance: --, Aboriginal Americans - Agriculture -- Architecture -.The Arts X rnnnwno -- Cacnnunication -_ Conservation _.Education __ ExplcrataWsettlsnent --. industry __ Military -- Mining -.Minority Groups -- Political. " --.Recreation --.Religion -- Science --.Socio-Humanitarian -- Transportation This building was constructed by one of the most prominent businessmen in the city as well as one of the most interesting. (See site form #270.)" In 1892 John R. Edwards built this three-story brick structure. It was the second of his commercial buildings on Main Street. The local newspaper in December 1892 stated that u the "building is one of the finest in the city, " being made of, "pressed brick and well arranged. " Who leased the first two floors first is unknown, but the third floor was used by the Ancient Order of United Workers, a fraternal organization of laborers. In 1904 the main floor was leased by the men's clothing and shoe store of Dunbar, Robinson Co. Today Leven's Men's Store operates in the structure. |
