Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
58 Court Avenue
1889
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 58 Court Avenue Marker
In 1857 a single story wood frame structure was built on this property. The building was divided into two 12' wide stores, each with its own front door. For 30 years a jewelry business, which also sold organs, clocks, silverware and spectacles, operated here.
In 1889 C.D. Bevington built a brick and mortar one-story structure on this lot. The Koser brothers had a clothing store in the building for 54 years. A second story was added in 1901. Later, it housed the Graves clothing store and gift shops. Many of the original fixtures, such as a tin ceiling, oak staircase and railings, and oak and walnut counters are still used inside the building.
1999 Sesquicentennial Project
Erected 1999 by Madison County Antique Association and Central Iowa Tourism Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 41° 20.06′ N, 94° 0.852′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on Court Avenue west of John
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 56 Court Avenue (here, next to this marker); 60 Court Avenue (here, next to this marker); 54 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 64 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 52 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 66 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 68 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Court Avenue (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 April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 58 Court Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
