Iron Block Building
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| Iron Block Building | |
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| Alternative names | Frick Building, Nick Amster Building, Kauke's Block, Kauke's Building, |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Wooster, Ohio |
| Construction started | 1853 |
Also Known As Building Name
- Kauke's Iron Block
- Frick Building
- Amster Building
Comprehensive History
The Iron Block building was constructed in 1853 for owner John H. Kauke. It has had many different monikers over the years: Kauke's building, Iron Block, Frick Building, and Amster Building. In 1889, Jacob Frick added a fourth floor to the building and placed his name on top of the building. After Nick Amster bought the building he put his name on top of the building.
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Owners
Tenants
Historical documents
Newspaper articles
Newspaper full-text articles
The Wooster Republican 1853-JUN-23 p.3
The Wooster Republican 1853-AUG-11 p.3
The Wooster Republican 1853-NOV-10 p.3
Dedication of the temperance movement group's, Temple Hall, in the new Iron Block building.
Jacob Frick adds fourth floor to Iron Block building in 1889.
