Name/Title
26Entry/Object ID
P1994.1H.26Description
Market Square as it Appeared in 1970 before its Destruction in 1973, Photos (16). b/w. Photos documenting the appearance of the buildings in the historic block known as Market Square. Market Square occupied the full block bordered by Felix & Edmond, 2nd & 3rd Street. The buildings were demolished during Urban Renewal in 1973. Taken in November, 1970. These commercial buildings were mostly 3-story and constructed of brick.
Not all photos in the sequence related to 1970 photos. Some in the series were taken in 1971 and are included in a separate record in this database. See 94.1H.21.
94.1H.24 = Third Street row of buildings with U.S. Express Office, the shorter building in center. Waris Fruit Co on right side of Express Office, further right E.H. Meyer Market., Shows buildings from about center of block north to Felix. Shrubbery planted along sidewalk.
94.1H.26 & 37 = Market Square west side. Row of commercial buildings that include the Central Fruit Co. on far right. Canopies still attached to building that hang over the sidewalk in front of businesses.
94.1H.27 = "Market Square (north end of row west side)" Row of commercial buildings, with canopy over sidewalk in front. Waris Bros. Wholesale Fruits on sign attached to canopy at photo left. Waris Bros. Orchards freight truck backed up to one store. Market Street Sign on post at left.
94.1H.28 & 31 = Market Square west side, broader view that #26 above, includes United Paper Supply Co. & Central Fruit Co. Canopies over sidewalk. Looking northwest.
94.1H.29 = Market Square west side more close up view of area near Central Fruit Co. Canopy with pieces missing, sagging. Barrels other items on sidewalk.
94.1H.30 = Market Square, Lipira Market building. South Side. Sign on window "Rosa Lipira Market, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables" Saloon to right advertising Schlitz & Falstaff beers. (No canopies) View from mid-block to corner on right, looking northwest.
94.1H.32 = Market Square, 3rd & Edmond, NW corner building occupied by Willets Bindery Co. 3-story stone facade, with corner entrance.
94.1H.33 = Market Square corner view of #27 above, Waris Fruit Co.. Shows south side buildings down Market Street (Felix St).
94.1H.34 = Market Square east side buildings with Willits Bindery on left, NW corner 3rd & Edmond. Entire block of buildings between Edmond & Felix. E.H. Meyer Market at north end. Parking lot for First National Bank in right foreground.
94.1H.35 = Market Square 2nd Street & Market Street corner, Buildings unidentified. Looking east up Edmond Street.
94.1H.36 = Close-up E. H. Meyer Market,3rd & Felix, north side with bay window on 2nd story. Advertising signed for Cabbage, Potatoes, Onions, TOMCO. Food tins in windows. Pepsi sign with E.H. Meyer Mkt.
94.1H.38 = Close-up of corner buildings used by Central Fruit Co., at 3rd & Felix. Modern garage door in center. West Side.
94.1H.40 = Market Square seen in the background at photo right taken from vacant lot near 2nd & Felix looking up Felix Street to east, Corby Building in background. The corner section of Market Square buildings at 3rd & Felix seen at photo right, canopy over sidewalk.
94.1H.45 = Elongated view as in #26 above of the West side of Market Square, Waris Bros. Orchards truck parked in front of its business. Looking north.
Original digital scan located on History CD 03Made/Created
Date made
1970Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Market Square, Central Fruit Co., Waris Bros. Fruit Co., Meyer Market, Lipira Market, Pryor's Poultry MarketRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
WarisPerson or Organization
E. H. MeyerPerson or Organization
Rose LipiraProvenance
Notes
Photos by SJM staff photographer, Don Reynolds