Newmark’s Building - Lawrence's Downtown Historic District - Lawrence, Kansas - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

(1865; altered 1912)

This two-part commercial block building features simplified design details typical of Early Twentieth Century Commercial buildings. The storefront level has a recessed centered entry flanked by large display windows with masonry bulkheads. The light brick second story contains a large central window panel with a band of five fixed sash windows. Above are multiple fixed transom sashes, separated from the windows below with a band of corbelled bricks forming dentils. Above the windows is a stone plaque carved with “1855 Newmark’s 1912.” Two rectangular recessed brick panels are beneath the overhanging brick cornice, which feature corbelled brick brackets. The storefront has a recessed entry with flanking display windows having ceramic tile kickplates. The transom area is covered with a barrel-shaped cloth awning. The enframing piers are covered with stone veneer on the first floor.