East Madison Avenue Businesses
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This picture was taken in the early 50's looking east from the Madison Avenue and South Street intersection. Businesses on the block at that time were Cooksey Drug, JC Penney Co., Hoover Drug, Dr. Philip W. Waugh, Copening Jewelers, Harrison Shoe Store, Scott Self Service, and Iola State Bank.
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These two stores were owned by A.W. Beck. Anything from wagon repairs to furniture and piano sales took place on this block during that period.
Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 55.278′ N, 95° 24.249′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. It is on Madison Avenue east of South Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the south side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 East Madison Avenue, Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A.W. Beck (here, next to this marker); South Jefferson Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); Iola Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); George A. Bowlus
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Also see . . . The City of Iola official website. (Submitted on October 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
