Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
F. A. Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. F. A. Building Marker
Inscription.
F. A. Building. . This building was constructed by F.A. Bulleit (1876-1935) in 1895. Various businesses located here including a pool room, bowling alley, skating rink and a pub. The Dream Theatre moved here in October 1930 from its original location in the Beanblossom Building on Chestnut Street but in two years moved to 215 East Chestnut Street. The Kirkham-Miller appliance store operated here until the late 1940s when the popular Rex Lunch and Bar moved from Chestnut Street. The bar, approximately 75 feet long, was believed to be the longest in southern Indiana. Afterwards, several businesses located here, including Associated Business and The Christmas Goose. The Simpson, Thompson and Colin law firm renovated the building and moved their offices here in 2014. These buildings facing Capitol Avenue are excellent examples of the cast iron storefronts manufactured by the George L. Mesker Company of Evansville, Indiana. Mesker was one of the largest manufacturers of cast iron storefronts in the nation. Cast iron storefronts were popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Corydon has several other nice examples of the Mesker storefronts in the downtown area., Showing from left to right: the Corydon Sales Store, Kroger Store, and a bowling alley in the F.A. Bulleit Building., (1940) Wallace Studio Collection, A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian
This building was constructed by F.A. Bulleit (1876-1935) in 1895. Various businesses located here including a pool room, bowling alley, skating rink and a pub. The Dream Theatre moved here in October 1930 from its original location in the Beanblossom Building on Chestnut Street but in two years moved to 215 East Chestnut Street. The Kirkham-Miller appliance store operated here until the late 1940s when the popular Rex Lunch and Bar moved from Chestnut Street. The bar, approximately 75 feet long, was believed to be the longest in southern Indiana. Afterwards, several businesses located here, including Associated Business and The Christmas Goose. The Simpson, Thompson and Colin law firm renovated the building and moved their offices here in 2014. These buildings facing Capitol Avenue are excellent examples of the cast iron storefronts manufactured by the George L. Mesker Company of Evansville, Indiana. Mesker was one of the largest manufacturers of cast iron storefronts in the nation. Cast iron storefronts were popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Corydon has several other nice examples of the Mesker storefronts in the downtown area.
Showing from left to right: the Corydon Sales Store, Kroger Store, and a bowling alley in the F.A. Bulleit Building.
(1940) Wallace Studio Collection
A project of the Harrison
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County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian
Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1930.
Location. 38° 12.674′ N, 86° 7.586′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on North Capitol Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 N Capitol Avenue, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
