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Property Record

116 E MAIN ST

Historic Name:
R. W. Antes Building
Other Name:
Reference Number:
85282

Property Location

Location (Address)
116 E MAIN ST
County
Rock
City/Village
Evansville
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1914
Additions
1928
Survey Date
2006
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
BUILT TO HOUSE THE EVANSVILLE REVIEW NEWSPAPER AND ITS PRINTING PLANT. AN ADDITION IN THE SAME STYLE WAS ADDED TO THE NORTH (REAR) END IN 1928.

"The Evansville Review newspaper was published and printed in this building for many years. The substantial printing presses were used for many other publications and projects as well. A 1928 addition to the north side of the building was made in the same style as the original." Evansville Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Evansville Walking Tour brochure, 2014.
Bibliographic References
MONTGOMERY, RUTH ANN. EVANSVILLE CITIZEN. NOVEMBER 26, 1998, P. 10. ADDRESS FILES. LEONARD P. EAGER LOCAL HISTORY ROOM, EAGER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY. MONTGOMERY, RUTH ANN. GLIMPSES OF THE GROVE. EVANSVILLE: 1989, P. 190. Evansville Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Evansville Walking Tour brochure, 2014.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Evansville Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Nov 16, 1978
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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