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Howar Cigars & Freeland Ice Cream Parlor, 203-205 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IA

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Howar Cigars & Freeland Ice Cream Parlor, 203-205 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IA

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Significance: Brick load-bearing walls, 40' x 80', divided into two units. Oriel window on No. 203 is probably original; oriel window flanked by two mismatched windows on No. 205 is probably an alteration. Corbeled brick cornice. Two recessed storefronts topped by one asphalt-shingled shed roof are all alterations. Door between storefronts leads to upper stories. No. 203 first floor has a dining area in the front, kitchen in the center, and storage in the rear. Second floor has two apartments. First floor has metal ceiling; second floor has some original door hardware. No. 205 first floor has two areas used for retail and one for storage. Constructed mid-1890s. Charles E. Howar owned and operated a cigar manufacturing shop at No. 203. O.J. Freeland owned and operated an ice cream parlor, bakery, and confectionery in No. 205.
Survey number: HABS IA-183
Building/structure dates: ca. 1890 Initial Construction

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1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Reyes, Luisa, transmitter
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