Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
66 Court Avenue
c.1870
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 66 Court Avenue Marker
John Wayne's father, Clyde Morrison, worked for Smith Drug Store in this building around 1905-1910. Earlier records indicate the building housed a harness shop, a hardware store and a tin shop as well.
In 1916, a jewelry store occupied this structure. Movies were shown here in the mid-1920s. By 1947, R. M. Harrison Co. operated a variety store in this building. In the early 1950s the Harrison store traded locations with the Woody-Thompson shoe store two buildings to the west.
In 1959, Bob Walters joined Ralph Thompson and this store became Thompson and Walters Shoes. Walters purchased this building in 1979 and changed the name of the shoe store to Village Bootery. From 1991 to 1993, "Bud" Hendricks operated the business. Terri and Terry Kuhns acquired the business in 1993, and added new signage and stone to the storefront in 2005. Second Hand Rose, a consignment shop, occupies the lower level.
Erected 2010 by Madison County Antique Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 41° 20.061′ N, 94° 0.834′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on Court Avenue west of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 64 Court Avenue (here, next to this marker); 68 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 60 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 58 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 56 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 70, 72, 74 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 54 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 52 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winterset.
Also see . . . History of Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 66 Court Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
