National Register of Historic Places

Gruwell and Crew General Store

West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa
Listed
September 8, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002610

About this property

The Gruwell and Crew General Store is one of the oldest buildings in West Branch, Iowa. Mayor S.C. Gruwell and J.C. Crew built the structure in 1894, it operated as a music store, harness shop, shoe repair shop, and as a variety store. In 1964 the West Branch Heritage Foundation converted it to a museum. The building has its original false-front facade and wooden ceiling, floor and walls. It is part of the West Branch Commercial Historic District. Preservation Iowa has listed the Gruwell and Crew General Store on its most endangered list, citing its deteriorating condition and lack of support.

Location

109 W. Main St.
West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa
41.66809, -91.34708

Categories

COMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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0.1 mi
West Branch Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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West Branch Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (Boundary Increase)
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0.2 mi
West Branch Commercial Historic District
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0.4 mi

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When was Gruwell and Crew General Store listed on the National Register?

Gruwell and Crew General Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Gruwell and Crew General Store?

Gruwell and Crew General Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gruwell and Crew General Store?

The period of significance for Gruwell and Crew General Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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