Kelso-Reitz Building
1902
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Built by merchant William Kelso as a furniture store. In 1909 the western portion was erected by Kelso's son-in-law, Rufus G. Reitz, for use as Brookville's Post Office. Now owned by the Galbraith Family, this structure has been used as a furniture store since its construction.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 41° 9.643′ N, 79° 4.965′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 322) east of White Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Main Street, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward B. Henderson House (a few steps from this marker); Darrah-Corbet House (within shouting distance of this marker); W.F. Clark Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-Humphrey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-Shields Store (within shouting distance of this marker); English-Shields House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCracken Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
