Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
J. H. Love's New Block
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
1. J. H. Love's New Block Marker
Along with many of the other buildings in this block, this building had to be remodeled after a fire in 1903 and does not have the same façade that it had when it was built in 1894. If you look at the south side of the building you can see some of the original features such as: corbeled cornice, segmental arched windows, and two cast metal lion’s heads. The new façade does wrap around the corner and includes some typical Neo-classical details.
This block was built by Jim H. Love, who ran a dry goods store in the south room and rented the north side out (Johnson Drug Store) until 1903 when the building caught on fire. After the building was remodeled he combined both rooms.
In 1905, the Golden Eagle Department Store, a branch store from a successful Oskaloosa business, moved in. Since then the building has been divided into two parts and has housed several different businesses.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 41° 1.581′ N, 92° 48.507′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. Marker is on South Clinton Street just north of Washington Avenue West, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Odd Fellows Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hennion Block (within shouting distance of this marker); New Loeb Building (within shouting distance of this marker); T. Caroline Acheson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); New Perry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); William Moon & Son / James Phenney Building (within shouting distance of this marker); A Stand for the Band (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.
Regarding J. H. Love's New Block. 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. J. H. Love's New Block Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
3. J. H. Love's New Block (east/front elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
4. J. H. Love's New Block (south elevation)
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 94 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
