Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

108 North 1st Avenue

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

1. 108 North 1st Avenue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From the 1870's through 1890's, groceries were sold on the main floor. In 1874, S.B. Wheelock advertised among other things, oranges, lemons, cigars, parlor brooms, boneless cod fish and candy. That year, Wheelock received a new delivery wagon from Chicago.

In 1914, the Graham's Store (headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa) opened a department store here. It remained in business until the 1970's. Since that time, it has been home to a realty office and gift shops.

Erected 2006 by Madison County Antique Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 41° 20.085′ N, 94° 0.882′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on 1st Avenue north of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Building is on the west side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 North 1st Avenue, Winterset IA 50273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 106 North 1st Avenue (here, next to this marker); 110 North First Avenue

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(a few steps from this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 102 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 114 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 118 North 1st 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.)

108 North 1st Avenue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

2. 108 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 411 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.