County of building: Howard County
Location of building: 110 E. Broadway, north side, New Franklin
Built: 1909
Architectural Style: Commercial Block
Original Occupant: Chancellor and Lee
Current Occupant: South Howard County Historical Society
"The South Howard County Historical Society was organized in 1989. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of documents, papers, and objects relative to the history of Howard County, MO, and to promote an interest and appreciation for local history.
"SHCHS meets four times a year on the first Tuesday of the following months: March, June, September, and December. Our 7:00 p.m. meetings consist of a short business meeting and a program devoted to our local history. The public is always invited! Please plan to attend…we would love for you to come!
"Membership dues for 2014 are $10-Individual and $15-Family, from January through December. To become a member, send a check made out to SHCHS, P.O. Box 201, New Franklin, MO, 65274, and submit this form." ~ SCHS, [link below]
Interesting events listed on their Facebook page.
"10. 110 E. Broadway, Chancellor and Lee (1909), ca. 1909.
A two-story
brick two-part commercial block with a flat roof. This building is similar to the
larger building to its east (112-116 E. Broadway) and appears to have been
built at the same time. The upper façade is detailed like the one on the east,
with a stepped brick cornice and rock-faced brick window hoods. The
segmental arched window openings are filled with newer multi-light sashes.
The storefront opening is intact, and topped with an early or original lintel
which has the same type of ornamental medallions used on the building to the
east. The metal-framed storefront infill is several decades old. The transom
area is covered with flat panels and the lower section has a central door
flanked by open display windows and short flat bulkheads. A low sloped
canopy of curved wooden slats runs along the top of the display windows; it
appears to be the same age as the storefront infill. A modern sign projects
from the wall above the storefront. [c]" ~ NRHP Nomination Form
"This building replaced a two story brick building that burned in
1908.
1908--The building housed “Chancellor and Lee,” formerly C. F.
Lee (Owen Binder)
1909, Mar. 18--J. M. Settle located over “Chancellor and Lee” at
this location. (Owen Binder)
1910--Merchant License records show Chancellor and Lee as
one of most valuable stores in town. (They were not listed in
1907.)
1917--Sanborn map shows this building as a Tin Shop and
Vehicles on the first floor and storage of telephone supplies on
the second floor. A fire door linked it to the building on the east (112)." ~ District Property Information Form