Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
New Loeb Building
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
1. New Loeb Building Marker
This stone faηade building shows the influence that the new courthouse had during the early 1900s. This building has wonderful details especially the wheat garlands above the second story windows and the projecting cornice.
From the time the building was constructed, following the Great Fire of 1904, it has been home to a drug store. The first being Draper & Loughlin.
John Hess, the founder of Hess Drug started out working in this building around 1907 and later bought the business. In 1945, this building was gutted by fire and was rebuilt by the Hess Family. Unfortunately, the walnut fixtures that John Hess had purchased at the Saint Louis Worlds fair were lost.
The building still houses a working soda fountain installed after the fire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 41° 1.566′ N, 92° 48.492′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue East and South Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue East. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the northwest corner of the subject building,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: T. Caroline Acheson Building (here, next to this marker); Hennion Block (a few steps from this marker); New Perry Building (a few steps from this marker); J. H. Love's New Block (within shouting distance of this marker); People's Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.
Regarding New Loeb 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. New Loeb Building Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
3. New Loeb Building
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 302 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
