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4-14 Main street, Odd fellows building, Two story Union Hotel erected here in 1863, burned down and rebuilt. Lodge bought and dedicated on Oct. 1873. Added third story 1904. Wells Fargo Express here from 1870 into 1900's.The I.O.O.F. Building is reported to be the tallest three-story building in the United States. Fred Schober's butcher shop and a blacksmith shop were located here prior to being destroyed in the 1862 fire. After the fire destroyed his Union Hotel across the street, Henry W. Allen acquired the lot and began construction of a new two-story brick hotel.

18 Main, Levinsky Bros. rebuilt after 1862 fire. Long time general variety store. Sammy's for a long time..

20 Main, Saddler E.G. Freeman rebuilt in brick in 1863.

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