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The Newman Block on North Park Street is the scene of an unidentified celebration. Flags and streamers hang from the open windows. A cannon sits on planks extended from the center window on the second floor. The businesses advertised on signs and…

Front and side view of the Bissman Flats which were located at 4th St. and Bowman. Very ornate and colorful building with striped awnings and beautiful stonework.

Front and side view of the Bissman Flats which were located at 4th St. and Bowman. Very ornate and colorful building with striped awnings and beautiful stonework.

Photo of a large crowd gathered in front of the Wiler House, 59 North Main Street following a gas explosion that injured more than a dozen on October 11, 1911. The Wiler was demolished in May of 1927.

The five-story Wiler House Hotel in the late 1800s. The post office was near the center of the building. The archway once served as an entrance to a rear courtyard for stagecoaches. In its heyday, the hotel hosted such luminaries as John D.…

This is what remained of the Wiler House after a portion was demolished in 1895 to make room for the Bird Building.

The Bird Building was constructed in 1896 by Sharpless E. Bird after he acquired a portion of the Wiler Block from Mary (Wiler) Cook, the daughter of John Jacob Cook.

Front view of the Colonial Flats which opened in 1905. This apartment building is located at the corner of S. Benton St. and Park Ave. West.

Front and side view of the Fairview Flats located at 3rd and Diamond St. Also shows the Union Laundry.

Front view of the Windemere which was build by Dimon Sturges. This grand home with ornate woodwork was located at 114 Park Ave. West. Later became a home for "unfortunates" operated by the Christian Endeavor.