907 Massachusetts - Lawrence's Downtown Historic District - Lawrence, Kansas - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

(c. 1880)

This two-part commercial block building has Italianate details on the brick clad second story. Here, there are five windows, with the north window (over the secondary entry) narrower than the other four. The windows are 1/1, with an upper section closed down with vertical wood panels. The surrounds have stone lugsills, and there are semi-elliptical arched, bracketed crowns with keystones. A projecting brick beltcourse is above the windows, and it is topped with a widely projecting elaborate metal cornice. It features brackets, dentils, and a paneled architrave. The storefront has also been altered, although a historic bracket at the storefront cornice still remains. The storefront has an entry on the south end, with display windows having paired wood vertical sashes. The display windows have brick kickplates. An enclosed barrel-shaped vinyl awning covers the transom area. There is a secondary entry door leading to the second story to the north end of the façade. It has original cast iron columns with brackets capitals, and plywood siding covering the transom.