Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mueller Block
Built in mid 1870's
This stone building was built by Mr. Conrad Mueller and operated as a saloon until Prohibition. He then started a hardware business. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list.
Location. 39° 0.778′ N, 96° 17.363′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commercial National Bank Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Meyer Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Strasen Farm Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palenske Building (about 300 feet away); Brandt Hotel (about 400 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alma.
Also see . . .
1. Alma Downtown Historic District National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Native Stone Scenic Byway. Kansas Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway. YouTube video; 8m 36s. (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.