Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fish & Elliot / Duncan Building
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
1. Fish & Elliot / Duncan Building Marker
Built in 1869, this building originally was red brick and had three second story windows arched at the top. In 1912 Mark and Minnie Duncan purchased the building. At that time they remodeled it as it appears today.
The upper windows were changed and the front was covered with white glazed brick. The new façade gave the building a simple Neo-classical look. After renovations, the Duncan’s moved their hardware store here from the north side, where they had been in business since 1887.
After Mr. Duncan’s death in 1945 the store became a corporation owned by Miss Laura Duncan and others. At this time the business was converted to a paint and wallpaper and gift store. That business continued to be owned and operated by Mark and Minnie’s descendants until the late 80’s when Miss Duncan could no longer operate the store.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 1.616′ N, 92° 48.507′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. Marker is on South Clinton Street south of West Benton Avenue (County Road H35), on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Moon & Son / James Phenney Building (here, next to this marker); Miller-Loeb Block (here, next to this marker); Samuel Nobel Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bank Block (within shouting distance of this marker); A Stand for the Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Nobel Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.
Regarding Fish & Elliot / Duncan 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. Fish & Elliot / Duncan Building Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
3. Fish & Elliot / Duncan Building
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
