106 S. Lake Street - Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District - Pleasant Hill, Mo. - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

Date of Construction: 1891

This brick one-part commercial block has a rectangular footprint. The front elevation is three bays wide. Storefront fenestration defines the bays and includes a recessed entrance flanked by two aluminum framed plate glass windows that rest on brick bulkheads. Wood plank siding covers the storefront transom window opening. Additional character-defining features include the oblique brick joinery on the bulkhead corners and at cornice level, as well as the historic metal cut-out sign letters affixed to the upper facade wall that read "SHORTRIDGE."

The existing facade dates to circa 1947, during the "Big Build" period in Pleasant Hill's history, and has gained significance in its own right. Although non-historic materials cover the transom opening, this building retains sufficient architectural integrity to convey its historic associations. It is a contributing element to the historic district.