Eudora in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

701 Main Street

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014

1. 701 Main Street Marker

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This building, commonly referred to as the Pilla Building, has been an enduring Eudora landmark. Built in 1873, it housed the Pilla General Store until 1929, which was one of the largest and most prosperous businesses in the community. Numerous grocery stores operated here until the 1990's when the building was converted into a music recording studio. Many performers and rock bands including the "Get Up Kids" recorded material here.

Erected 2012 by Eudora Area Historical Society and Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 38° 56.785′ N, 95° 5.943′ W. Marker is in Eudora, Kansas, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Main Street, Eudora KS 66025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 707 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 700 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 711 Main Street

701 Main Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014

2. 701 Main Street and Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Eudora's First Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); 4 East 7th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 715 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 720/722 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 719 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eudora.

Also see . . .
1. The Get Up Kids. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. The Get Up Kids on Facebook. (Submitted on August 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The History of Edora, Kansas image. Click for more information.

via Where the Wakarusa Meets the Kaw, unknown

3. The History of Edora, Kansas

Where the Wakarusa Meets the Kaw website entry:
Shawnee Tribal Leader Paschal Fish and his Daughter, Eudora
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.