740 Massachusetts - Lawrence's Downtown Historic District - Lawrence, Kansas - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

(1866) Contributing
This is an Italianate example of a two-part commercial block building. The painted brick second story has four 2/2 double-hung arched windows, set within an arcaded panel and separated by brick engaged columns having simple Doric capitals. The arcade has triple recessed semi-circular brick arches. The projecting cornice has large decorative end brackets, with smaller brackets in between. There is a centered recessed storefront entry with flanking display windows and fixed sash transoms (located below the original transom location). Both have false mullions to give the appearance of multiple panes. The kickplate is wood. The original transom area is covered with T-111 plywood siding. There is a secondary entry leading to the second story at the north end, set within a brick surround.