St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
218 North Main
A. R. Hunings Dry Goods Co. • 1868-1928
— 1863 • Herman Mallinckrodt —
Dr. Albin Morgner rented this former three-story building to his son-in-law A. R. Huning for $1100 a year. Huning Dry Goods operated continuously in St. Charles on North Main Street from 1860 until 1998.
In the late 1940's and 1950's this three-story building was The Roxy, a motion picture theatre. The upper two floors were removed in 1955.
Erected 2011 by Historic Downtown Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 46.955′ N, 90° 28.832′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is on North Main Street south of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 North Main Street, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 212 North Main (here, next to this marker); 219 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 215 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 223-225 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 220-226 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 213 North Main (a few steps
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