Greensburg in Decatur County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Zoellner Building

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

1. Zoellner Building Marker

Inscription. Believed to be one of the oldest buildings in the district, this Federal Style building constructed circa 1850 displays the low-pitch gable roof indicative of the period. The structure has housed numerous businesses, one of the earliest known being Eich and Warriner Guns & Pistols circa 1872. Others include Marlow’s Sporting Goods circa 1900-1929, the popular Zoellners’s Bakery/Restaurant from 1905-1961, and Newlon’s Shoes for over 20 years.

Erected by the Decatur County Community Foundation, the Indiana Humanities Council, Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Decatur County Alliance for Preservation, Historical Society of Decatur County, Students of Greensburg Elementary School fifth seminar, and the St. Mary’s Little Hoosiers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 20.246′ N, 85° 29.063′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Indiana, in Decatur County. Marker is on North Broadway Street north of West Main Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 N Broadway St, Greensburg IN 47240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Fisher (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Palmer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donnell -V.- State, 1852 (about 300 feet away); Decatur County Court House (about 300 feet away); Bracken Building (about 300 feet away); Decatur County All Wars Memorial (about 300 feet away); Spanish American War Veterans (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Regarding Zoellner Building. The low-pitch gable roof has been hidden by the new façade. It is visible in Photograph No. 4.

Zoellner Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

2. Zoellner Building and Marker

Maker is on the brick between windows.

Zoellner Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

3. Zoellner Building

Compare with Photograph No. 4.

Zoellner Building, 1910 image. Click for full size.

(Public Domain) via Facebook. Postcard in the collection of the Indiana Historical Society, February 18, 1910

4. Zoellner Building, 1910

Storefront names, left to right, Boston Store / R.D. Mendenhall, Porters’ Grocery, L. N. Marlow, and Zoellner’s Bakery Restaurant. Written on the lower right, “16 inch Snow Feb . 18, 1910. ‘Boston Store’, Greensburg, Ind. 9332” Notice the man shoveling snow on the roof of the adjacent building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.