Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Seaman & Clark Building
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
1. Seaman & Clark Building Marker
Some years ago this building lost much of its architectural character when its cornice was removed. Despite that it still retains its brick hoodmolds, corbeled cornice, and stringcourse.
Built by 1886 this building was a grocery store for a good number of years. Later it was Long Brothers 5 and 10 Cent Variety Store.
In 1909 Darby and Wood Hardware opened for business in this building and it is thought the tin ceiling was added at that time along with a newer style store front. In 1937, Darby bought out Wood and changed the name to Darby Hardware and continued to operate the business into the late 60’s.
The building was purchased in 1995 by First Iowa State Bank and has been completely renovated with the addition of a period storefront. Future plans call for replacement of the original cornice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 41° 1.634′ N, 92° 48.453′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. Marker is on Benton Avenue East (County Road H35) west of North Main Street (State Route 5), on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W. H. Kreger Building (here, next to this marker); Iowa Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); Skean's Block (a few steps from this marker); J. C. Morrison Block (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Nobel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Doughtery & Son Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.
Regarding Seaman & Clark Building. Contributing property, Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District, NRHP #85000007.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
2. Seaman & Clark Building Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
3. Seaman & Clark Building (at center of block)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
