Tuesday, April 15, 2025

A tidbit of history from the Butler Historic Preservation Commission


Building at 3 & 5 W. Dakota

This building on the square was constructed circa 1910. In 1892, the property was home to Richardson’s Restaurant and a jewelry store. In 1914, this building was used as a barbershop. From 1914 to 1928, the building housed a printing business. State Farm Insurance, with Ed Yoder, and Thrivent, with Mandy Dunlap and Jill Fischer, were located here in recent years. A new tenant is American Family Insurance at #3. Mid America Live/The Shopper with Doug and Nancy Mager has its office at #5. Current owners are Ron and Deborah Dunlap. Many small businesses were located here through the years. Since there were many small businesses here, please comment on your memories of this building.

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