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Martin Building

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The Martin Building was designed for J.D. Martin by local architect Oscar Kirschke and was completed in 1914 for approximately $55,000. One of its first occupants was the funeral chapel and morgue of the Buchheit-O'Loughlin Furniture and Undertaking Company. Other notable businesses that occupied the building included The Singer Sewing Co., Mode O'Day Frock Shop, and the Lucern Rooms on the 2nd floor.
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