Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
118 North 1st Avenue
c.1895
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 118 North 1st Avenue Marker
Before the present brick building was built, Atkison & Hutchings Real Estate Agents, the Amazon Refreshment Stand, a market, and a U.S. Express office were tenants in a small wood frame building that stood on this lot. The current building housed a book and jewelry store, as well as beauty shops and ladies ready-to-wear stores prior to the 1962 expansion of Montross Pharmacy. At that time, the soda fountain was moved into this building, and a few years later, a dining room was added in the back. When the high school was two blocks south of the town square, Montross Pharmacy was a popular place for teenagers to meet after school. In 2000, this was the first Winterset eating establishment to ban smoking. The second floor has apartments and it once housed two doctors' offices as well.Erected 2008 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 1962.
Location. 41° 20.109′ N, 94° 0.882′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 120-122 North 1st Avenue (here, next to this marker); 116 North 1st Avenue (here, next to this marker); 114 North First Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 124 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 108 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 51 Jefferson Street (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. 118 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 345 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
