605 S Kansas Ave - South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District - Topeka, Ks.
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N 39° 03.085 W 095° 40.417
15S E 268636 N 4325885
This two-story brick and stone building is located at 605 S Kansas Avenue in Topeka, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMW5TK
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Contributing
doc. 1911
Other: Minimal Commercial (Early-Mid 20th Century)

This two-story two-part commercial block has a modified storefront on the first story and brick cladding with stone trim on the second story. The storefront has a recessed entry and multi-light display windows and transoms. The second story as two large window openings filled with non-historic fixed aluminum multi-light windows. Small floral motifs ornament the spandrel area above the windows. Stone ornament and a denticulated stone cornice along with a peaked, stepped parapet cap the building. The rear (west) elevation is stone covered in stucco. Historic arched window openings remain visible. Vegetation covers the rear elevation.

- National Register Application

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District

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

Address:
605 S Kansas Ave Topeka, Ks. 66603

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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