Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Meyer Block
Built in the early 1890's
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Meyer Block Marker
Some of the businesses that occupied this beautiful native stone building were a drug store, post office and jewelry store. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists.
Location. 39° 0.763′ N, 96° 17.381′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commercial National Bank Block (a few steps from this marker); Mueller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Strasen Farm Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Palenske Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Limerick Building (about 400 feet away); War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Brandt Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alma.
Regarding Meyer Block.
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Also see . . .
1. Alma Downtown Historic District National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Native Stone Scenic Byway. Kansas Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway. YouTube video; 8m 36s (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Meyer Block and Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
