Benson Block

Benson Block
Location 109-112 N. Market
Ottumwa, Iowa
Coordinates 41°1′3″N 92°24′35″W / 41.01750°N 92.40972°W / 41.01750; -92.40972Coordinates: 41°1′3″N 92°24′35″W / 41.01750°N 92.40972°W / 41.01750; -92.40972
Built 1924
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 85000009[1]
Added to NRHP January 3, 1985

The Benson Block is an historic structure located in downtown Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. The building was built as a theatre, but because it lacked a sufficient number of exits it was never used for that purpose.[2] The façade of the Classical Revival style building is composed of terra cotta. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Benson Block (1924)" (PDF). City of Ottumwa. Retrieved 2012-04-29.


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