Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
112 North 1st Avenue
circa 1874
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 112 North 1st Avenue Marker
T.S. Mardis constructed this building and most of the brick structures facing the square. Dry goods and boots and shoes were sold here in the 1880's. By the 1890's the first floor was a hardware store with a tin shop in the back. For the next 60 years, some of the hardware proprietors were Benge, Cummings, King, Mills, Shoemaker, Stroeber, and Kirkham.
The second floor was used as office space. During the mid-1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) had a sewing room on the second floor. Fabric was supplied by the government and volunteers made clothing for the CCC workers.
From the 1960's until the present (2006) the building has been a jewelry and gift store. The leaves that originally topped the pilasters rusted, so about 1970, jeweler Gene Trask sculpted the faced that now adorn the pilasters.
Erected 2006 by Madison County Antique Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 41° 20.096′ N, 94° 0.882′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 110 North First Avenue (here, next to this marker); 114 North First Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 116 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 108 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 118 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 120-122 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 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 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 112 North 1st Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
