207 W Main
1888 - Dr. Cleaves Building
Italianate style
This two-story brick block is identical to 205 West Main (dated 1893) immediately west. This fa9ade employs the
recessed window panel technique common to the downtown. Cast pedimented window hoods are used to
individualize the building design. Ashlar stone forms the raised foundation for the sidewalls. Terra cotta panel
inserts are set beneath of the four upper windows. The original building filled all of its lot back to the alley.
This building was in danger of collapse and the current owner is in the process of reconstructing it as well as the
original storefront. It is counted as contributing given the planned reconstruction.
Dr. Cleaves started work on his new brick building in early 1888. Mr. Starbuck was the contractor. This was one of
five new two-story brick storefronts constructed in Cherokee that year. Merchant tailor Andrew Blomberg was the
first occupant in October of that year. Valued at $10,000, this was the second most expensive of the five new
blocks.
Italianate style
This two-story brick block is identical to 205 West Main (dated 1893) immediately west. This fa9ade employs the
recessed window panel technique common to the downtown. Cast pedimented window hoods are used to
individualize the building design. Ashlar stone forms the raised foundation for the sidewalls. Terra cotta panel
inserts are set beneath of the four upper windows. The original building filled all of its lot back to the alley.
This building was in danger of collapse and the current owner is in the process of reconstructing it as well as the
original storefront. It is counted as contributing given the planned reconstruction.
Dr. Cleaves started work on his new brick building in early 1888. Mr. Starbuck was the contractor. This was one of
five new two-story brick storefronts constructed in Cherokee that year. Merchant tailor Andrew Blomberg was the
first occupant in October of that year. Valued at $10,000, this was the second most expensive of the five new
blocks.