123-25 Fifth Street

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Evaluation:

This is a non-contributing Fifth Street building within the historic district. Despite its early Depression-era original construction (1935) the present building façade completely hides the original brick façade which as of 1999 was a single storefront with a south-end entrance. That storefront might be post-World War II but historical photos will clarify that question.

District Characteristic	Yes	No	Findings/Recommendations
Two-story brick with narrow mass		X
Larger, broader massing		X
Other key façade features		X
Architectural style		X
Prominent location		X
Original façade materials		X	Brick façade under cladding.
Upper fenestration pattern		X
Sympathetic Storefront Infill		X	Divided storefront, date uncertain but likely 1982-1983.
Brick corbelled parapet		X
Cornice/coping (not metal)	X

Physical Description:

This is a single story concrete block garage building with a stepped parapet front. The core measures 32 feet by 60 feet and there is a south end rear concrete block wing (16 feet by 14 feet) that is original to the building.

Documented Alterations:

Permits note a remodeling in 1981, an exterior remodel in 1982-83 and added a canvas awning (1983).

Commercial History:

123 Fifth Street

Business	Owner	Start	Stop	Notes of Interest
Trinity Tattoo			current
Skylabs		2017	current
Iowa Barn Door & More	Josh Kanis	2015		New in November 2015
Divine Style	Allison Master	2015		Recently relocated, consignments
The Florist on 5th	Lori Stull	2012	2012	From 324 Fifth, left to 217 ½ Fifth
Zeus Stained Glass	Geoff Camp	1999	2004
Alley Cat Pottery	Nancy Shall	1981	2002	On alley, 123 ½ Fifth
Scott Holmes Jewelry	Frank Holmes	1996	2011	From downtown DM
Kimberly’s Collectibles & Crafts		1996
The Elderberry Connection		1993	1996
Personally Yours Etc.	Shirley Post	1990	1993	Lingerie and antiques
Farmers Grain & Livestock		1970	1980
[office supply warehouse sale]		1978
Farmers Grain & Livestock Corporation (FGL)		1970	1980	Organized in 1973, did commodities research and trading, main office at 1200 35^th, all to 1400 50^th in August 1983
Nichols Body Shop	Robert E. Nichols	1937	1948	Sanborn Map
Shoemaker	Sam Soltat	1932
				Frank Hancock's glove factory (1925) and his men's furnishings (1927) were here.
				Louie Hancock acquired the north half of this lot from blacksmith John Lahiff in early 1924 and the Ashworthbrothers got the south half in late 1928.

125 Fifth Street

Business	Owner	Start	Stop	Notes of Interest

Light The Earth		2008	2016	125 Fifth
Lily Arts & Crafts		2007
Diva	Carla Atherton	2003	2006	Moves to “old wedding chapel” at 312 Fifth.
Whimsey Gallery		2001	2003
Ye Olde Sports & Beanies Galore		1998	1999	125 Fifth
Addies Herb Garden		1996
Ye Olde Sports & Beanies Galore		1998	1999	125 Fifth
Iowa	Jacqueline Schmeal	1992
The Station		1989		Antiques
Dill’s Tavern	Edith Dill	1954		At 124 Fifth as of 1943-1956?
Mini Match Ink Mixes		1985		rear
Long Ago Antiques		1985
Nichols Body Shop	Robert E. Nichols	1937	1948	Sanborn Map
Shoemaker	Sam Soltat	1932
				Frank Hancock's glove factory (1925) and his men's furnishings (1927) were here.
				Louie Hancock acquired the north half of this lot from blacksmith John Lahiff in early 1924 and the Ashworth brothers got the south half in late 1928.