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The building was seriously damaged by fire on two occasions, and was the subject of an extensive historical restoration after the second of the fires under the direction of Melissa Destree.
"This two-story cream brick commercial block is divided into five bays separated by single-story pilasters. The facade is defined by similar corner pilasters and simple horizontal brick cornice. Note the nameplate in the center of the parapet wall. The Eager Economy Store is another commercial building designed by Evansville architect William Meggott in the Neoclassical style, and built at the same time, and by the same builder, and The Grange Store. The building was seriously damaged by fire on two occasions, and was the subject of an extensive historical restoration after the second of the fires under the direction of Madison architect Melissa Destree. The restored buildingreceived a historic preservation award from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, and now contains historical displays in the common areas of the lower and main floors, including two preserved and restored Baker Manufacturing Company "Monitor" Brand wooden windmills." Evansville Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Evansville Walking Tour brochure, 2014.
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