Standard Mutual Life Building
The Fraternal Aid Society built a three story building on this site in 1904
Fire substantially destroyed the structure in 1930
Standard Mutual Life Insurance Company reconstructed this Renaissance Revival style building and occupied it from 1930-1988
Erected by the City of Lawrence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 58.157′ N, 95° 14.209′ W. Marker is in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is in the Lawrence Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street and Vermont Street, on the left when traveling west on 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 West 8th Street, Lawrence KS 66044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Round Corner Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks Jewelers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ridenour & Baker Building (about 300 feet away); 746 Massachusetts Street (about 300 feet away); Leo A. Beuerman (about 300
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Also see . . . Lawrence's Downtown Historic District NRHP Registration. (Submitted on September 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
