328 N Commercial - Emporia Downtown Historic District - Emporia, Ks.
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N 38° 24.141 W 096° 10.803
14S E 746248 N 4254224
This one-story painted brick building is located at 328 N Commercial in Emporia, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMMA23
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2014
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From the National Register application:
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"Commercial Building Status: Contributing
Address: 328 N COMMERCIAL ST
Date of Construction: 1920 (Estimated)
Parcel ID: 195-15-0-10-21-004.01-0
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade - Specialty Store
Current Function: Commerce/Trade - Specialty Store
Architectural Classification: Commercial Style
Description:
This one-part commercial block features blue painted brick facing and a storefront comprised of a three-part aluminum-framed display window resting on a brick bulkhead. A flush entrance with transom is at the north end and shallow visor awning spans the top of the storefront. Terra cotta coping tiles cap the parapet.
History:
There was a one-story building on this parcel by 1884. In 1893, the small building was divided into two narrow shops, a meat market and barber. In 1899, there were two barber shops in the building. The two shops were combined into one space by 1911, when there was a plumbing shop. The current facade dates to ca. 1920.
Integrity:
Although the masonry has been painted, this building has a high degree of integrity, including an open storefront. It is classified as a contributor."