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 or Kauke's Block
- Frick Building
- Nick 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.