“Erected 1861-64 by Anton Hackman from Winkum, Germany at a cost of $3,317.35. Structure consists of 125,000 brick handmade locally at Gehrings Brick Yards. Bricklayers earned $2.00 and Laborers $1.25 for 10 hour day. Ornate tinwork on front of building fashioned by Caspar Gaupel, Master Tinsmith. Served as a Trading Center housing 3 floors of merchandise, Post Office, Tavern and Residence.”
The building still stands, and it is currently home to a veterinary clinic and a store selling gifts and home goods.
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