Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
102 North 1st Avenue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 102 North 1st Avenue Marker
Before the current building was erected, boots and shoes were sold in a wood frame building on this site. Later, it became a harness shop. This brick building, built by C.D. Bevington, was originally known as the Bevington Block. It initially housed the First National Bank, of which C.D. Bevington was president. Some of the later businesses on the main floor have been Gillespie's Tavern, Flatt's Clothing Store, a water softening business, and an optometrist's office.
From 1886 through the 1970's there was a barber shop in the basement accessed by an exterior stairwell on the south side of the building.
The second floor has been home to apartments, offices of dentists, attorneys, doctors, and insurance agents.
The building has never been sold, only changing ownership through wills.
Erected 2006 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 1886.
Location. 41° 20.074′ N, 94° 0.883′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 106 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 108 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 102 West Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 52 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 54 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 56 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 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 102 North 1st Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
