Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

214 West First Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 214 West First Street Marker

Inscription. The colorful history of this building includes a cigar maker, a farm implement store, the Dixon Sun, a popcorn vendor, the Princess Theatre, and a shoe repair service. Its best-known occupant was the Snow White Bakery in business on the main floor from the early 1920s until the 2010s.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 41° 50.582′ N, 89° 29.079′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is on West 1st Street east of Peoria Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 W 1st St, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 212 West First Street (a few steps from this marker); 202 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 105-107 South Peoria Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 South Hennepin (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 115 West First Street (about 400 feet away); 113-121 West Second Street (about 400 feet away); 105-107 West First Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

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Regarding 214 West First Street. It was erected ca. 1890 by Isaac Devons "I.D." Appleford to replace the one-story building previously on this site, from where he operated his farm implements business. The building later was known as the Downing Building and the Moss Building.

Also see . . . Dixon Downtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this building. National Archives) (Submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. 214 West First Street Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

3. 214 West First Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.