Central Building - Brookings, OR
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silverquill
N 42° 03.122 W 124° 16.998
10T E 393805 N 4656350
The Central Building was built in 1915 by the California and Oregon Lumber Co. to serve as administration building for the Brookings Co., founded by Robert S. Brookings of the famed Brookings Institute. He sold the business in 1921.
Waymark Code: WM5W0V
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2009
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From and article in the Curry Coastal Pilot:
October 11, 2008 12:00 am
BY Marjorie Woodfin
Pilot staff writer
The Central Building, Brookings' oldest historic building at 703 Chetco Ave., continues to thrive with the newest incarnation ? a mini mall.
The structure was built in 1915 by the California and Oregon Lumber Co. to serve as administration building for the Brookings Co. and its associated lumber and milling entities.
During the years the building has housed many different establishments including, restaurants, real estate offices, art galleries, and a small museum.
Now it is filled with antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, books, musical instruments and as a showcase for local and visiting musical artists and entertainers.
A grand opening on Oct. 4 provided a peek at Centre Stage, Earl E. Books, Second Hand Rose, Karen's Kollectibles, Monkey Tree Antiques, plus Cousins & Co. Music and Antiques, and is looking toward the opening of the Book Nook Coffee Bar by the end of the year.
In addition to the new businesses, the current mini mall continues to include the Coldwell Banker Real Estate, plus Feather Your Nest and the small museum downstairs.
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