Built 1894 Opened 1894 | NRHP Reference # 82002610 Added to NRHP 9 September 1982 | |
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Location 109 W. Main St., West Branch, Iowa Part of West Branch Commercial Historic District (#87000028) Similar Lincoln Hotel, St Paul's Episcopal Church, Hardacre Theater, Herbert Hoover National, Herbert Hoover President | ||
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.
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