Kress Building - Emporia, Ks.
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N 38° 24.384 W 096° 10.801
14S E 746237 N 4254673
This two-story brown brick building is located at 702 N Commercial in Emporia, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMM9J2
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2014
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From the National Register application:
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"The Kress store at the northeast corner of Commercial and Seventh streets in downtown Emporia was built in 1929. It is a two story red brick structure with a full basement. The building is in very good condition and makes a major contribution to the historic streetscape of Emporia.
The 50 feet by 130 feet commercial structure is very distinctive with its crenellated parapet and decorative terra cotta trim. Terra cotta caps the parapet, forms belt courses above and below the second story, creates elaborate window surrounds, and was used for the crests and name plaques that decorate the parapet. The brick work on the second story below the parapet is all diapered.
On the ground floor the Kress building has a typical storefront. It retains its original curved display windows at two west entrances and at the east end of the south facade. It also still has its "verde antique marble" base panels. There are aluminum frame doors in each of the three entrances. The transom areas have been covered with modern signage, but these can be removed without damaging the building."