Ca. 1905.
Two-story brick commercial structure divided into four store units. Only one still has corbelled cornice. Diamond-shaped openings in recessed panels at top of each store. Second story windows are single with brick voussoirs and keystone lintels and granite sills. All sash is replacement. All storefronts have been altered: 502-506 covered with wood siding; 508-512 recessed with new facades. During the first part of this century, the stores served various mercantile purposes (hardware, furniture, wholesale groceries); later (by 1912), the corner structure was The Palace, Hendersonville's first movie theater. The four store units were built by several men, one of whom was Mr. Joseph Bailey, who owned and lived in The Cedars.
501 N. Main Street
1920s.
Plain two-story striated brick commercial building. Lightly corbeled cornice. One-over-one double hung windows. Modern storefront.
Photo from 1987.
Historical Marker placed 2009
501 N. Main ca. 1925
Dr. William B. Howe's medical office was a small stucco building on this corner from 1907 until he built this building. Tenants of the Main Street storefronts have been Birdie West Hat Shop, Martin's Women's Wear and Young's men's wear. Doctors William Howe, Walter Allen, Joe Bailey, James Brown and D. King had their medical offices in the back and upper portions of the building.
1920s.
Two-story brick commercial structure with stone window lintels and sills. Decorative brickwork and diapering on left elevation. Front covered with modern aluminum false façade.
Ca. 1920.
Two-story brick commercial structure with projecting cornice and modillions beneath. Single six-over-one windows remain across second story facade and along left elevation. Storefronts modernized.
HISTORIC MARKER PLACED 2009
The Kirk Building 1925
Built by Dr. William Redin Kirk, tenants of the three storefronts have been Branstetter Shoes, Holley-Swofford Shoes, The China Shop, and Emory’s Dad & Lad Shop. Bert Boyd, local philanthropist, lived upstairs for over 17 years. Designed by prominent local architect Erle Stillwell.
Photos from 1987.
Hunter Building
Ca. 1912.
Two-story brick commercial building built to house Hunter's Pharmacy, formerly located down the street. Says "Morey Building" in tinwork at parapet. Long building divided into two unequal sections by doorway to stairs to second floor. North section longest: presently two modern storefronts. South section has central arched opening at second floor, now filled in with wooden grillwork. Three windows to either side. Window over door to stairs. Twelve windows to north. Flemish bond brickwork with darkened headers. Tinwork at parapet and cornice with modillions. Limestone keystones above second floor windows. Limestone recessed panel beneath each, with molded tin cornice above. First floor intact, north section. Rusticated piers flank door to stairs. Some of the second story windows have been filled in with wood panels. Building damaged by fire in 1926.
Photos from 1987.