Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Marks-Rothenberg Co.

2200 5th Street

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

1. Marks-Rothenberg Co. Marker

Inscription.
Built: 1889

Architect: Gustavus Maurice Torgenson

Constructor: C.M. Rubush

Architectural Style: Romanesque

Designated a Mississippi Landmark on June 12, 2002

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing element of the Meridian Downtown Historic District

Marks, Rothenburg & Company was established in 1870 as a wholesale and retail store which sold dry goods, clothing, boots & shoes, hats & coats.

Renovated and re-opened as the MSU Riley Center on September 8, 2006

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 2002.

Location. 32° 21.834′ N, 88° 42.008′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 5th Street and 22nd Avenue. Located in the portico of 2200 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 5th Street, Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Opera House (here, next to this marker); The Jewish Contribution (a few steps from this marker); Country Music Comes of Age (within shouting distance of this marker); Sit-Ins, Pickets & Boycotts

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lauderdale County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Meridian Rhythm & Blues and Soul Music (about 500 feet away); Lauderdale County Archives (about 500 feet away); Voter Registration (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.

Marks-Rothenberg Co. building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

2. Marks-Rothenberg Co. building

View of building from 22nd Avenue. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

3. View of building from 22nd Avenue.

Marks-Rothenberg Co. plaque can be seen on right of portico. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

4. Marks-Rothenberg Co. plaque can be seen on right of portico.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.