Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
124 North 1st Avenue
c.1880
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 124 North 1st Avenue Marker
In 1869, a wood frame building stood on this lot, serving as a book store and the post office. The current brick building has housed a general store, a men's clothing store, and a chiropractic office in the front section of the main floor. From 1909 until 1999, the Kraft-King Company, later King's Clothing, occupied the premises. An interesting note: In the late 1920's, a line of women's silk hosiery was added to the clothing available for purchase in this men's clothing store.
The building's north side originally had an ornate outside stairway leading to the second floor. In 1889 the front area of the second floor was occupied by E.E. McCall, who dealt in land, loans, abstracts, and insurance. Two attorneys were in the back section upstairs, followed by a photography studio in the 1880's and '90's.
Erected 2008 by Madison County Antique Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 20.12′ N, 94° 0.882′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 120-122 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 118 North 1st Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 116 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 51 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 North First Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 53 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 112 North 1st Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 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 April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 124 North 1st Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
