Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block

1877

— Historic Brookville —

Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2021

1. Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block Marker

Inscription. Dr. Mark Rodgers was a local merchant-physician who built this Italianate commercial building to house his business, which in 1878 was described in the newspaper as "the finest store, with the best light and ventilation in town." From 1902-1929, the space was occupied by James Canning's General Store. The polished granite storefronts were installed near the time of the 1933 arrival of Murphy's Five and Ten.

The present owner, Dr. Wm. Mark McKinley, appropriately restored the upper floor for offices and apartment use. Original woodwork including doors, casings and dado were preserved.

Erected by Historic Brookville, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 41° 9.628′ N, 79° 4.852′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 322) and Diamond Alley, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 Main St, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American & Commercial Hotels (a few steps from this marker); Marlin Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Marlin Opera House Block (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Jefferson County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker Buick Co. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McKnight Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

Also see . . . Brookville PA National Register Historic District Nomination. (Submitted on July 7, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block Marker on left of building. image. Click for full size.

January 2, 2022

2. Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block Marker on left of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 2, 2022.