National Register of Historic Places

Sanborn, C. M., Building

Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
Listed
August 8, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89002106

About this property

The C.M. Sanborn Building is a historic building in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States. Built in 1896, it is significant as an example of High Victorian Italianate architecture. The three-story, brick building features cast hoodmolds above the windows, twin oriel windows, and an elaborate cornice. C.M. Sanborn was a local grocer whose business operated out of a number of buildings in the central business district before he built this building. He acted as the general contractor for the construction of this building, and hired two local builders to construct it. William Hancock was a brick mason, and W.P. Thomas was a carpenter. Sanborn filed for bankruptcy around 1911, and was forced to sell the building. A variety of retail establishments have occupied the main floor, while the second floor was rented as office space. A Masonic lodge occupied the third floor shortly after the building was completed, and remained until 1968. The Masons owned the building by that time. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

203 S. Main
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
42.06720, -90.66515

Categories

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Sources

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When was Sanborn, C. M., Building listed on the National Register?

Sanborn, C. M., Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Sanborn, C. M., Building?

Sanborn, C. M., Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Sanborn, C. M., Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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