Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Quinby Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
1. Quinby Building Marker
Built in 1882 by Thomas Cunningham to house the Cunningham National Bank. Present facade reflects a circa 1922 remodeling when the name was changed to the Quinby Building.
Partial facade restoration was made possible in 1990 by a grant from the Joplin Heritage Trust.
Erected by Joplin Heritage Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 37° 5.245′ N, 94° 30.794′ W. Marker is in Joplin, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker is on Main Street (Missouri Route 43) near 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Main Street, Joplin MO 64801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joplin (within shouting distance of this marker); Swartz & Malsbury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Connor Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jasper County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joplin World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joplin Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birds Eye View of Joplin 1877 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Discovery of Lead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joplin.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
2. Quinby Building and Marker
Looking northeast, with marker on alcove wall, above planter.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
3. Quinby Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
