International Building - Guthrie, OK - Oklahoma Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

At the southeast corner of W. Harrison Avenue and South Second Street in downtown Guthrie stands an historical marker which describes the International Building which used to stand on this site.

The marker is difficult to read, even when standing in front of it, and with the faded paint and glaring sun, a good photo wasn't possible. However, the text reads as follows:

"International Building / Erected in 1890 the International "Block" was named for its builders, the International Loan and Investment Company. H. J. Whitley and George D. Orput prime movers of the Guthrie Club booster organization, were heads of the company, financed by New York and Pennsylvania investors. The Guthrie Club later became the Chamber of Commerce. / Lillie's Drug Store occupied the first floor of the building when completed and offices for Oklahoma Territory were on the upper floor. A basement barber shop was operated by F. E. Knowlton, who developed his famed Danderine Hair Tonic there. / Stables for horses of the occupants were an adjunct to the basement. These stables extended out under the sidewalk adjoining the structure, and included stalls with harness racks and other refinements. / The building was one of several built in similar pattern throughout the Territory by the company. It gradually lost its glory and was condemned as unsafe in 1905. It was then razed." The marker was "Presented by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. 1980."

County: Logan County, OK Record Address:: SE corner W. Harrison Ave. and S. 2nd Street Guthrie, OK US 73044 Rate the Site: Date Erected: 1980 Sponsor (Who put it there): Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Web site if available: Not listed

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