405 S. Main St. – Joplin Downtown Historic District – Joplin, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 05.246 W 094° 30.790
15S E 365514 N 4105642
Commercial building in the Joplin Downtown Historic District in Joplin, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMNRER
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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405 S. Main St., Contributing c. 18841~. 1924 Two-Part Commercial Block

This two-story brick commercial block is three bays wide. Second-story fenestration defines the bays and includes a central tripartite set of single-light fixed-sash windows flanked on each side by a single light window. Square panels of dressed stone alternating with sections of red brick, enhanced by the raised central section of parapet wall, create a contrasting geometric treatment on the upper-story façade. The first story features a wood- and aluminum-framed plate glass storefront window system that is recessed across its width. Adjacent to the storefront, the entrance to the second floor occupies the south end bay of the front elevation. Additional character-defining features include the sign panel in the raised parapet that reads, "Quinby" and the historic multi-light transom glazing. Despite the replacement upper-story and storefront windows, the building retains its character-defining fenestration pattern, unique façade treatment, and the historic wood storefront framing. This building retains sufficient architectural integrity to clearly convey its historic associations. ...

Cunningham Bank/Quinby Building. During the 1880s, a confectionery and a restaurant/saloon occupied the first floor. with a residential apartment was upstairs. By 1891, Cunningham Bank occupied the building. By the mid-1920s, the building was extended at the rear and the façade remodeled to its current appearance, at which time it became the Quinby Building. In 1954, a photography studio occupied the second floor.

– National Register Nomination

The building appears to be in good condition and after being used by the Joplin Parking Authority for a number of years the building is currently vacant.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Joplin Downtown Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
405 S. Main St. Joplin, Missouri


How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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