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

20-22 Washington Avenue East

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

1. 20-22 Washington Avenue East Marker

Inscription.
This building dates back before 1886 and up until 1959 was used as a grocery store.

Despite losing the original store front this building is still a contributing structure. It fits into the district because it has a recessed entrance which was a common trait and the corbeled brickwork is still typical of its period.

The building to the east was constructed at the same time and once shared a similar front until being replaced in the late 1940’s.

Historic Note:
The Albia High School organized its first boys basketball team in 1913. The coach, Mr. Hamilton, had difficulty choosing a team, since no one in the high school had ever played before.

Please proceed to the R. O. Cramer Building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 1.566′ N, 92° 48.443′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. Marker is on Washington Avenue East west of South Main Street (State Route 5), on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the center of these two buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Washington Avenue East, Albia IA 52531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. E. W. Byers Building (a few steps from this marker); People's Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Perry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 20-24 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); T. Caroline Acheson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 18-20 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New Loeb Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.

Regarding 20-22 Washington Avenue East. 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. 20-22 Washington Avenue East Marker

(looking west along Washington Avenue • 22 Washington Avenue recessed store front is left of marker)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

3. 20-22 Washington Avenue East Marker

(looking east along Washington Avenue • 20 Washington Avenue updated store front is right of marker)

20-22 Washington Avenue East image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

4. 20-22 Washington Avenue East

(marker visible just right of center)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.