Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

18-20 South Main Street

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

1. 18-20 South Main Street Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1900 this building was a double front building. Around 1905 it was remodeled into one store. Astor Masonic Lodge 505 has been located on the second floor since 1922.

The building’s most unique architecture features are the brick hoodmolds above the second story windows. The corbeled brick on the lower frieze and below the upper story windows also add to the look of the building. These hoodmolds are identical to the ones on the older building to the south.

The building once had a high rounded pressed metal cornice which was removed many years ago. Replacing the cornice and rebuilding the store fronts would add much to the historical integrity of the building.

Please proceed to 22-24 South Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 41° 1.595′ N, 92° 48.417′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. Marker is on South Main Street (Iowa Route 5) north of Washington Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the northwest corner of the subject building, facing South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 South Main Street, Albia IA 52531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 14 South Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 20-24 South Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 8-10 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend's Corner Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia Square and Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); E. W. Byers Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.

Regarding 18-20 South Main Street. Contributing property, Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District, NRHP #85000007. Currently houses the Albia Area Chamber of Commerce.

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. 18-20 South Main Street Marker

(marker is mounted just left of north entrance)

18-20 South Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

3. 18-20 South Main Street

(marker visible at far left)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.