OLDEST--Drug Store in Arkansas - Russellville, Arkansas
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N 35° 16.750 W 093° 08.108
15S E 487710 N 3904010
This two-story red brick building is located at 121 North Commerce in Russellville, Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WMKJXM
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2014
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From the National Register application:
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"Constructed in 1889, the Dr. Brooka Drug Store Building (PPOl62) is a two-story brick building with strong Italianate design influence seen in the heavy projecting cornice with brackets and arched windows with pedimented window hoods on the front (east). The first floor storefronts feature cast iron posts. The exterior of this building was covered in stucco in the 1950s and renovated in 1984 at which time the stucco was removed."
Text of signage on western facade:
C & D Drug Store
This building was constructed in 1877 and is the only building to survive the fire of 1906. This building has housed a Drug Store since 1877, making it the oldest Drug Store location in Arkansas.