219 W Main
1914 - Delaplane Building
Neo-Classical Style
This two-story brick storefront was constructed just prior to the First World War and its design employs a large
amount of white terra cotta trim. The facade design is simple, combining Neo-Classical influences with simple
geometrical forms, its triple window front on the upper story being distinctive for its raised terra cotta surrounds and
keystone caps. White terra cotta blocks frame three geometrical panel patterns across the facade. A Neo-Classical
terra cotta dentilated cornice is topped with a short brick parapet wall and a terra cotta coping. The facade design is
of particular interest because the central mass of the facade is projected forward while the side walls step back above
the second floor sill line. The horizontal elements wrap around to these flanking setbacks. The footprint measures
24x100 and the basement ceiling is nine feet high. The building was fireproof and featured a toilet on each of its
floors.
The store front is covered by a wooden slipcover but it is likely that much of the original storefront survives beneath
it. The covering extends to the second story sill level, which indicates the presence of a tall transom.
This building is known as the Delaplane Building and first housed G. S. Delaplane's Shoes. It is curious that for
most of its history, this location has sold shoes and boots. Park Bros, of Storm Lake, built the building.
Neo-Classical Style
This two-story brick storefront was constructed just prior to the First World War and its design employs a large
amount of white terra cotta trim. The facade design is simple, combining Neo-Classical influences with simple
geometrical forms, its triple window front on the upper story being distinctive for its raised terra cotta surrounds and
keystone caps. White terra cotta blocks frame three geometrical panel patterns across the facade. A Neo-Classical
terra cotta dentilated cornice is topped with a short brick parapet wall and a terra cotta coping. The facade design is
of particular interest because the central mass of the facade is projected forward while the side walls step back above
the second floor sill line. The horizontal elements wrap around to these flanking setbacks. The footprint measures
24x100 and the basement ceiling is nine feet high. The building was fireproof and featured a toilet on each of its
floors.
The store front is covered by a wooden slipcover but it is likely that much of the original storefront survives beneath
it. The covering extends to the second story sill level, which indicates the presence of a tall transom.
This building is known as the Delaplane Building and first housed G. S. Delaplane's Shoes. It is curious that for
most of its history, this location has sold shoes and boots. Park Bros, of Storm Lake, built the building.