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Show Architect/Builder: „,CE £J h- o < jR >: <D Building Materials: ADOBE/brick Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) This two-story adobe and brick building once looked similar to the building to the east. However, the cornice has been removed, the second story window has been covered with aluminum siding, and a metal canopy has been added. An addition was made in 1976. There have been warehouse structures built at the rear. Statement of Historical Significance: ' D Aboriginal Americans n Agriculture G Architecture O The Arts B'Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D O D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D O Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation The building has been highly altered. About 1900 this adobe and brick structure was built by as a General Store, Within a few years David L. VanWagenen took over the building for his dry goods business. In 1903 Henry J. Maiben and Co., which had been Herbert Lyne and Maiben (paints, glass and retail druggists, 18 West Center} reorganized again into Maiben and Co. with John C. Russell as Secretary Treasurer. The glass and paint company was located then at 262 West Center, but as Taylor Brothers^ expanded, Maiben cmoved into this building (1909) . Upon Maiben r s death in 1907 TN Taylor had taken over as president of the company. In 1936 the company was sold to Bennett's which has continued to operate the business. |
