Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

58 Court Avenue

1889

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

1. 58 Court Avenue Marker

Inscription.

In 1857 a single story wood frame structure was built on this property. The building was divided into two 12' wide stores, each with its own front door. For 30 years a jewelry business, which also sold organs, clocks, silverware and spectacles, operated here.

In 1889 C.D. Bevington built a brick and mortar one-story structure on this lot. The Koser brothers had a clothing store in the building for 54 years. A second story was added in 1901. Later, it housed the Graves clothing store and gift shops. Many of the original fixtures, such as a tin ceiling, oak staircase and railings, and oak and walnut counters are still used inside the building.

1999 Sesquicentennial Project

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 41° 20.06′ N, 94° 0.852′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on Court Avenue west of John Wayne Drive, on the left when traveling west. Building is on the south side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 East Court Avenue, Winterset IA 50273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. 56 Court Avenue (here, next to this marker); 60 Court Avenue (here, next to this marker); 54 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 64 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 52 Court Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 66 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 68 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Court Avenue (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 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

58 Court Avenue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

2. 58 Court Avenue and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.