Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
73 Jefferson
c.1870
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 73 Jefferson Marker
In 1864 this was the site of Irish immigrant Andrew Crawford's wood-frame grocery store.
This building was erected with one main facade for three stores. Notice the matching second-story windows.
Some of the businesses housed in the east end of this building have been several groceries, (including a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, the familiar A & P), a furniture store, a paint store, a tire store, an attorney's office, clothing stores, and the chamber of commerce.
The second floor has been used as an abstract office as well as attorneys' offices. This building once had an outside stairway on the east side. Originally, most buildings on the alleys and at the ends of the blocks around Winterset's square, had outside stairways leading to the second levels.
Erected 1999 by Madison County Antique Association and Central Iowa Tourism Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 41° 20.133′ N, 94° 0.809′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of John Wayne Drive and Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 71 Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); 69 Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); 101 East Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); 67 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 65 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 East Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); 121 John Wayne Drive (within shouting distance of this marker); 63 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 March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 73 Jefferson and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
