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502 S. Main St., Contributing c. 1883/c. 1920 Two-Part Commercial Block
This two-story brick building is on a corner lot and has two primary elevations. The north elevation is five bays wide and the east elevation is three bays wide. Upper story fenestration defines the symmetrical bays. The original upper-story and storefront display window openings are intact and contain new aluminum-framed sashes. Character-defining features include the dressed stone cladding; the first-story columns between storefronts; the dressed stone belt courses between the first and second stories and above the second story; and the tile, stone, and patterned brickwork at cornice level on each primary elevation. Despite the installation of new window sashes and storefront systems, this building clearly conveys its historic commercial associations and contributes to the significance of the District...
Though constructed in the nineteenth century, the building reflects an early twentieth century remodeling. Nineteenth century tenants included the following: dry goods, carpets, and clothing shops (1884), men's clothing and furnishings store, a dry goods store, and a delicatessen (1891/1896). In 1896, the telegraph exchange operated on the second floor. A late-twentieth century metal sheathing has recently been removed to reveal the historic fabric below.
The building appears to be in very good condition and is currently occupied by clothing and gift store.