Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Limerick Building
Built in the early 1880's
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Limerick Building Marker
This beautiful and stately native stone building was once one of the finest buildings in town. Being named after the two Irish brothers who built it, it is referred to as the Limerick Building. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list.
Location. 39° 0.833′ N, 96° 17.362′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brandt Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Mueller Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial National Bank Block (about 400 feet away); Meyer Block (about 400 feet away); Strasen Farm Stone
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More about this marker. The building serves as Alma City Hall.
Also see . . .
1. Alma Downtown Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Native Stone Scenic Byway, Kansas. YouTube video; 8m 37s (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway, Kansas. Kansas Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Limerick Building Corner Entrance and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
3. Limerick Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
