REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN FACADES

51 North Jackson Street

History: Dinwiddle-J.C. Penney Building

Style: Romanesque Revival

Construction Date: c.1885

Classification: Outstanding

The stately Dinwiddle-J.C. Penney Building is adjacent to the mid block alley which sits on axis with the Clinton County Courthouse. An outstanding example of Romanesque Revival architecture, the threestory structure has a solid presence at the southeast intersection of Washington and Jackson Streets. Due to its large footprint with easy access to parking, this building is an ideal candidate for maximized redevelopment. With an opportunity for potentially two storefront spaces as well as upper story residential or offices, this building, the Cushwa Block and an infill building at the corner could reinvigorate this quadrant of the downtown square.

Improvements include new third floor windows, restoration of second floor windows, reintroduction of the storefront transom, masonry tuckpointing, cornice restoration and storefront renovation.

51 North Jackson Street