56 North Main Street - Martinsville, Indiana
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BruceS
N 39° 25.637 W 086° 25.724
16S E 549168 N 4364350
Historic commercial building in Martinsville, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WM7BE6
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2009
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"56 North Main Street, Commercial Vernacular, c.1847.
This two story brick building has recently undergone extensive renovation, receiving a new storefront of eight fixed sash, one-over-one windows and a complete interior updating. A wood pent roof serves as an awning. The glass-doored entrance is recessed. The second story features a corbelled cornice and wood panels covering five windows.
On the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1926, William Eslinger, an early Martinsville resident, reported that this building, built by Jonathan and Nathan Hunt, was the oldest brick building on the courthouse square. From about 1920-1930, James Zapapas operated the Martinsville Candy Kitchen at this location. In more recent decades it has been occupied by Elliott Bros. and Schmalz’s menswear stores." - Historic District Nomination Form
The building is currently occupied by a title company.