Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Voss Bazaar

1876

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2021

1. Voss Bazaar Marker

Inscription. Robert Voss built this structure in 1876. The Bank of Washington used it from 1877-1880. Kruel's Five and Dime Store was here for much of the 20th century. The Modern Woodmen of America and Odd Fellows Lodge met here.

Erected 2010 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 38° 33.609′ N, 91° 0.729′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Main Street west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W Main St, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Joerden Building (a few steps from this marker); Bank of Washington (a few steps from this marker); Bertelsmann Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Droege's Mercantile Food Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grothaus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuenemeyer Saloon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Edward G. Busch Building (within shouting distance of this marker); G. Henry Herweck Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Voss Bazaar Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2021

2. Voss Bazaar Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.