Chariton in Lucas County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Crozier Building

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

1. Crozier Building Marker

Inscription. Crozier Building
Built 1894

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 41° 0.877′ N, 93° 18.405′ W. Marker is in Chariton, Iowa, in Lucas County. It is on North Grand Street just north of Court Avenue (Business U.S. 34), on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, near the center of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Grand Street, Chariton IA 50049, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other

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markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Murder of Sheriff Gaylord Lyman (here, next to this marker); Lucas County Civil War Monument & Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mormon Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John L. Lewis (approx. 8.1 miles away).

Regarding Crozier Building. Contributing Property, Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #14000324.

From the National Register Nomination:
The two story double storefront Eikenberry-Crozier Building wraps up the east side of the Square. Constructed in 1894, it is very similar to the Blake Building on the north side of the Square. The façade is of deep red brick with terra cotta detailing and rusticated Sioux Falls red granite trim above the windows. It has a square central pediment containing the date, with small turrets with finials flanking it. The upper story windows have been partially closed in with smaller windows installed. At street level, the central door opens to the upper story staircase.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

2. Crozier Building Marker
The marker is mounted between the central door and the left/north storefront.
The storefronts on each side retain their recessed entrances, though some alterations have been made. A wood porch with wood shingled roof extends across the entire façade.

Also see . . . Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The historic district covers the city's central business district in the original town plat. The buildings were either built or remodeled between 1867 and 1963, and range from one to three stories in height. They all have brick exteriors. Of the older buildings, the commercial Italianate style is dominant.

(Submitted on January 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Eikenberry-Crozier Building (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

3. Eikenberry-Crozier Building (southwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.