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

106 North 1st Avenue

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

1. 106 North 1st Avenue Marker

Inscription. In 1886, groceries and boots and shoes were sold in this building. In the 1890's, the first floor was a dry goods store with a printing shop on the second floor. The Graham's Store expanded into this building in 1918. After Graham's closed, the first floor has been a clothing store and gift stores.

Erected 2006 by Madison County Antique Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 20.081′ N, 94° 0.882′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on 1st Avenue north of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Building is on the west side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 North 1st Avenue, Winterset IA 50273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 108 North 1st Avenue (here, next to this marker); 102 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 110 North First Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this

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marker); 52 Court Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 North 1st 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 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

106 North 1st Avenue and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. 106 North 1st Avenue and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.