Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Buskirk-Hill Building
Fountain Square Mall
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
1. The Buskirk-Hill Building Marker
Renovated: 1988 by CFC, Inc.,
a Cook Group company
“The
Buskirk-Hill
Building”
113-115
West Kirkwood Avenue
In 1895, the Knights of Pythias moved into the third floor of this building. At that time, the third floor was called Castle Hall. On the bottom floor, Moses Kalm opened his clothing company in 1898.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 9.989′ N, 86° 32.059′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Indiana, in Monroe County. Marker is on West Kirkwood Avenue east of South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN 47404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Allen Building (a few steps from this marker); The Mobley-Buskirk-Hill Building (a few steps from this marker); 107 West Kirkwood Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren Henegar
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
2. The Buskirk-Hill Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
