National Register of Historic Places

Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building

West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Listed
January 26, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000012

About this property

W. J. and Ed Smith Building, also known as H.P. Authorson Meat Market and Charles Coon Billiard Hall, is a historic commercial building located at West Plains, Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1894, and is a two-story, three-bay, brick commercial building with Italianate style design elements. There are two first-floor storefronts and second floor living spaces. It has two concrete rear additions; one built about 1923 and the other about 1952. It is located next to the West Plains Bank Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Courthouse Square Historic District.

Location

109-113 Washington Ave.
West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
36.72896, -91.85271

Categories

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Sources

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When was Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building listed on the National Register?

Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building?

Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building?

The period of significance for Smith, W.J. and Ed, Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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