Saturday, August 13, 2005

Downtown done right III - Hieb Building and Endris Jewelers.


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TedF said...

A bit more info from a walking tour brochure for downtown (under construction). Text prepared by David Barksdale.

"Hieb Building (1870)
316 – 318 Pearl (Italianate)
Built for John Hieb, Clothier and Merchant Tailor, the façade features cast iron on the first story and cut limestone on the second and third stories. The first American-made, ground and polished plate glass, manufactured at New Albany Glass Works, was hung in this building. The structure was purchased by a bank in 1974 and underwent a complete restoration in the 1980s."

11:41 PM
TedF said...

Info on the Switow Building, again taken from text prepared by David Barksdale for upcoming walking tour brochure.

"Switow Building (1914)
314 Pearl Street (Neoclassical)
Built on the site of the Crystal Theater, this building has had numerous owners and housed an array of businesses including Stein’s Shoes and Williams Bakery. In 1976 J.O. Endris Jewelers purchased and relocated their store to this structure and have recently completed a restoration."

11:54 PM

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