Fillmore Block (Dows Mercantile Store), Dows, IA
N 42° 39.386 W 093° 29.994
15T E 459027 N 4722784
Originally known as the Fillmore Building, the Dows Mercantile was built in 1894 and has hosted many businesses.
Waymark Code: WMBR8X
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2011
Views: 2
Originally known as the Fillmore Building, the Dows Mercantile was built in 1894. In the past it has been home to variety stores, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, hairdressers and used as private apartments. The Dows Historical Society purchased the building in 1987 and opened the present antique store/ice cream parlor in 1989. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 (#98001323).
The Dows Mercantile is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Garfield Streets a block south of the Depot Welcome Center. Visitors will enjoy the antique mall, the Crème de la Crème ice cream parlor, souvenirs, Iowa wines and other Iowa and locally produced items.
Street address:
Ellsworth and Garfield Streets
Dows, IA USA
50071
County / Borough / Parish: Wright
Year listed: 1998
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Commerce/Trade / Department Store
Current function: Commerce/Trade / Specialty store
Privately owned?: yes
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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