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

Huber Building

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

1. Huber Building Marker

Inscription. Built c.1850, this Italianate commercial building was used to house the courthouse offices during the construction of the present courthouse from 1854 to 1860. It also housed a community center (Washington Hall) which doubled as the publishing site for the Saturday Review from 1879 to 1892. The 2nd floor featured out-cropping windows facing the city center. Mr. D. Silberberg opened the Cincinnati Clothing Factory here in 1884, selling the store to Mr. John Huber in 1906. The Huber Clothing Company continued until 1974.

Erected by The Decatur Co. Community Fdn., The Indiana Humanities Council, Historical Landmarks Fdn. Of Indiana, Dec. Co. Alliance For Preservation, Historical Society Of Decatur Co., Students Of G.E.S. Fifth Seminar, & The St. Mary's Little Hoosiers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 20.185′ N, 85° 28.961′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Indiana, in Decatur County. It is at the intersection of South Franklin Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Main Street, Greensburg IN 47240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Seitz Building (a few steps from this marker); The Erdman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Decatur County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Naegel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Swem Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Decatur County All Wars Memorial (about 300 feet away); Reiter Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

2. Huber Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.