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Show Architect/Builder: Building Materials; . Building Type/Styles Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable This building is a simple brick structure, rectangular in design. The front facade is plain with no elaborations. Large plate glass windows are the only variation from the brick facade. Additions have been made to the original building during the years. Statement of Historical Significance : ... Aboriginal Americans ___ Agriculture -- Architecture -__ The Arts X Cf^ftyft^ __ Ccranunication -„ Conservation __ Education __ Exploratafin/Settleroent ___. Industry -. Military ' --Mining -.Minority Groups -.Political. --Recreation --. Religion -- Science -- Socio-Hunanitarian -.Transportation /was The building/probably used originally by a printing shop, for in the 1904 city directory Earl and England Publishers were listed at this address and owned the property. In the early 19 20' s A. D. Bell mortgaged fhe property and began Blue Bell Service Station. In 1926 an employee of Bell, J. J. Edwards, bought Bell out and continued the business and later enlarged the building into the present size. The building is significant because of its age and the interesting history of its owners. |
