Grant in Montgomery County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kenworthy Building 1916
Franson Woodshop
National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 41° 8.511′ N, 94° 59.065′ W. Marker is in Grant, Iowa, in Montgomery County. Marker is on 2nd Street just east of U Avenue (Old U.S. 71), on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northwest corner of the subject building, facing 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grant IA 50847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City Hall (here, next to this marker); Commemorating the "Old Mill" (a few steps from this marker); Post Office / Bryant Building / Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); William Stipe (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 10½ miles away); Lewis Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 12.3 miles away); Memorial Building (approx. 12.6 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 12.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grant.
Regarding Kenworthy Building 1916. Contributing property, Grant Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #02001031.
Also see . . . Grant Commercial Historic District.
The historic district covers the town's central business district. Grant is a small town located in northeast Montgomery County in the southwest quadrant of the state. It was platted in 1858, and it was known as Milford until the early 20th century even though its post office was Grant. There are an unusual number of frame commercial structures, and brick buildings that primarily house automobile-related businesses. Because of this, the district reflects the growing importance of the automobile as a mode of transportation and its impact on Iowa's Main Streets. The period of significance is from 1871 to 1952, and the buildings were constructed during that time frame.(Submitted on March 21, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.