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

116 North 1st Avenue

c.1897

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

1. 116 North 1st Avenue Marker

Inscription. Clothing stores were operated from this building for over 100 years. Most of the merchants sold only men's clothing except Oliver's which sold women's clothing. Names of the business owners were Hadley, McMillan, Garrett, Rowe, Wright, and Oliver. In the 1980's-'90's there was a dance studio in the back of the first floor. An interior decorating store opened after the clothing stores closed. The second floor has been an apartment. At one time, the building was owned by the Presbyterian Church.

Erected 2008 by Madison County Antique Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 20.105′ N, 94° 0.881′ 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: 116 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. 118 North 1st Avenue (here, next to this marker); 114 North First Avenue (here, next to this marker); 120-122 North 1st Avenue

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(a few steps from this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 110 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 124 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 108 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 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.)

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

2. 116 North 1st Avenue

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 354 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.