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
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.
A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1930.
Location. 38° 12.674′ N, 86° 7.586′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 within walking distance of this marker: The Emporium (here, next to this marker); Hottell Insurance Building (here, next to this marker); First National Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); W.H. Keller Building (a few steps from this marker); Corydon State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Lewis O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Presley O'Bannon
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
2. F. A. Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
3. F. A. Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
4. F. A. Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2024. 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 3, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
