Uriah Matson Building
1858
Historic Brookville
Pioneer merchant Uriah Matson constructed this as a hotel, but it never saw this use, instead it housed a variety of businesses including the dry goods stores of Sol Kaufman and G. Loebman, L.A. Leathers' grocery, the Brookville Hardware Co., and from 1917 until the 1960s McCrory's Five and Ten. The unaltered Art Deco western storefront of Carrara glass was constructed in 1937 for Brown's Boot Shop. The third floor was remodeled in 1892 for use as a Masonic Hall and later contained the studio of long-time Brookville photographer Frederick A. Knapp. The building was seriously damaged by fire in November, 1990, but is being restored as historically accurate as possible by present owner, Paul Gray 1992.
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 1917.
Location. 41° 9.62′ N, 79° 4.789′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 322) and Pickering Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. William J. McKnight (here, next to this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse & Jail (a few steps from this marker); McKnight Building (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson County National Bank (a few steps from this marker); Central Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick E. Knapp, Photographer (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
