1920s.
One-and-a-half story brick commercial building with corbelled cornice and recessed panels. Modernized at first floor level.
[Former] Citizens Bank Building
Ca. 1908.
Cream-colored brick, two-story commercial structure. Arcade-like series of single round-arch windows alternate with double windows under segmental arch. Each window is one-over-one with fanlight above. Wooden cornice above second story windows. Recessed panels and corbeling in parapet. Two storefronts, both modern, with recessed doorway between.
The Citizens Bank of Hendersonville was incorporated on March 30,1908, according to Fain (p. 348). The March 26, 1908 French Broad Hustler notes that there will be a "new bank--ready for business--June 5th." Mr. Fain writes that the "Citizens Bank was located on the west side of Main between Third and Fourth (sic) Avenues," the building then occupied by Ewbank and Ewbank Insurance firm, later by Southern Public Ctilities (Duke Power) and now by McFarlan's Bakery. There is a picture of this bank in the May 6, 1909 edition of the French Broad Hustler.
Photo taken in 1987.
Justus Pharmacy
Ca. 1900.
Two-story brick building with stucco applied to front facade. Underlying brick shows through, including crenellation beneath corbelled cornice. Glass block and black carrarra glass added at storefront. Built as a pharmacy for W. H. Justus, remaining in the same family until 1957, and still run under the same name. Interior retains much of its earlier character.
According to the French Broad Hustler, April 19, 1906, "The Justus Pharmacy, newly painted and decorated, inside and out, with its handsome new awning presents a handsome appearance." Mr. Hunter and Mr. Justus were continually trying to outdo the other with new soda fountains. French Broad Hustler, April 11, 1907: "The new fountain at the Justus Pharmacy is now almost ready, only a little plumbing required to put it in working order. It is of the new style, the clerks drawing different beverages from under the front counter. It is undoubtably one of the handsomest fountains to be found anywhere. The massive back is of mahogany and plate glass, and remarkably beautiful glass, outlined with electric lights of different sizes. The electric light fixtures are of brass, very pretty in design. The counters and front are entirely of marble, with a heavy brass rail at the top and bottom. The latest appliances and cleanliness and quickness are incorporated in the big fountain, and the whole effect is most pleasing. "
Historical Marker placed 2009
JUSTUS PHARMACY ca. 1900
Built and operated as a pharmacy by Dr. William Hicks Justus whose son Fred later ran the business until 1957. The pharmacy was then operated by the Beck Family until 1994. Home to the first soda fountain in Hendersonville.
Photo taken 1987.
Ca. 1896 and ca. 1950.
Two-story brick commercial structure with facade dating from ca. 1950. Façade designed in minimal Art Moderne style. Central bay projects slightly, steps up at parapet. Glass block panels in central bay at second floor, ribbed or fluted brick panels to either side. Recent storefronts at street level. Older (ca. 1896) building fabric visible behind facade down side street elevation.
HISTORIC MARKER PLACED 2009
300 N. Main ca. 1896
Tenants of this three storefront building have been Hendersonville Hardware from 1915 through the twenties, McFarlan Food Shop, Daniel’s Furniture Co., and Sherman’s Sporting Goods Store. The Art Moderne façade was added in the 1950s.
Photo taken 1987.
First Union Bank
1970s.
Only structure of a distinctly modern design on Main Street.
