Morris in Grundy County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gebhard Building

1885

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 30, 2023

1. Gebhard Building Marker

Inscription. Built by Louis Gebhard, founder of the Gebhard Brewery. The ground floor originally housed Peterson's Grocery, Cronin Hardware and Sachse Saloon. Apartments were on the second floor, and the Masonic Lodge was on the third. This building has also housed Grenell's auto sales and the Times Theater.

Morris Downtown
Commercial Historic District

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 41° 21.532′ N, 88° 25.433′ W. Marker is in Morris, Illinois, in Grundy County. Marker is on Liberty Street south of West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 Liberty St, Morris IL 60450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grundy County National Bank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Bros. Clothing Store (about 500 feet away); Grundy County Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Indian Pole (about 700 feet away); The County Seat of Grundy County

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(about 700 feet away); Grundy County World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elsie Armstrong (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morris.

Also see . . . Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes the Gebhard Building and was listed in 2006. (Prepared by Pam Wilson and Debbie Steffes; via National Archives) (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 30, 2023

2. Gebhard Building Marker

The Gebhard Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 30, 2023

3. The Gebhard Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.