Vollmer Building Explained

Vollmer Building
Coordinates:46.5511°N -116.9211°W
Builder:Mesker Brothers (iron facade)
Added:January 8, 1979
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:79000797

The Vollmer Building is a historic two-story building in Genesee, Idaho. It was built in 1892 with a second-story iron front made by Mesker Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri, three sash windows, and Corinthian pilasters.[1] The structure was originally a warehouse and a grocery store for John P. Vollmer, a businessman from Lewiston, Idaho.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 8, 1979. The bottom garage served as the Genesee Fire department’s station till 2019 when a new station was completed. The top floor was used as a community center till 2019 and was moved to the new fire station. The building is now privately owned.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=79000797}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Vollmer Building ]. National Park Service. Don Hibbard . February 8, 1978 . January 22, 2020. With