610 S. Main St. – Joplin Downtown Historic District – Joplin, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 05.103 W 094° 30.792
15S E 365507 N 4105378
Commercial building in the Joplin Downtown Historic District in Joplin, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMNRRZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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610 S. Main St., Contributing c. 1885 Two-Part Commercial Block

This two-story brick building's facade is two bays wide. Upper-story fenestration defines the bays, which include two single one-over-one light wood sash windows set within arched openings. The first story storefront appears to date to the early-twentieth century and has a full-width transom and a deeply recessed center entrance. Additional character-defining features include the patterned brickwork at cornice level and the cast iron windowsills. This building clearly conveys its historic architectural and historic associations.

Muenning Building. This building originally linked with the neighboring building to the south (612 S. Main) and they shared a central stair. This stair was removed and the building effectively divided by 1954. The Muenning Building first appears on the 1888 Sanborn map, at which time the tenant in the north half was a furniture and sewing machine store. Later occupants include a harness shop (1896), a saloon (1906), and other various retail establishments. In 1950 a sheet metal works occupied both halves of the building.

– National Register Nomination

The building appears to be in good condition and 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:
610 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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