Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
67 Jefferson Street
c.1880
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 67 Jefferson Street Marker
In 1874, in a wood frame building on this lot, Ho Cheung, a Chinese immigrant, ran A.R. Shong & Co., importers and dealers of tea and coffee. They also manufactured cigars and sold tobacco. The City Bakery was here in 1875. From 1885 through the early 1900's, agricultural implements, seeds and harnesses were sold out of the present two story building.
Scores of young men were warned by their parents not to spend time inside the North Side Pool Hall from the 1940's until the 1970's. Many high school boys did not heed those warnings.
The women's clothing store Mode O'Day, followed by Jeanne's kept Winterset's ladies in the latest styles for 28 years until 2004 when the restaurant Cooking from the Heart opened here.
Erected 2008 by Madison County Antique Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 41° 20.131′ N, 94° 0.824′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on Jefferson Street west of John Wayne Drive, on the right when traveling west. Building is on the north side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 65 Jefferson Street (here, next to this marker); 69 Jefferson (here, next to this marker); 63 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 71 Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); 61 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 73 Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); 59 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 57 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winterset.
Also see . . .
1. History of Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 67 Jefferson Street and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
