The Howes Building is a historic building located in

Clinton, Iowa Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It borders the Mississippi River. The population was 24,469 as of 2020 United States census, 2020. Clinton, along with DeWitt, Iowa, DeWitt (also located in Clinto ...

, United States. The four-story, brick, Neoclassical structure features arched windows,

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s, and a

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ed corner. At one time it had a prominent entrance on the corner that was flanked by columns in the

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. The columns remain in place even though the entrance has been modified. The architect for the first three stories, finished in 1900, was Josiah Rice. The fourth story, finished five years later, was designed by John Morrell. Both were local architects, Morrell having purchased the Rice firm in 1903. The contractor was John Lake. Edward M. Howes had the building constructed during a period of population and economic growth in Clinton. with The two upper floors have housed the offices of local professionals. The first and second floors have housed various retail establishments, including Kline's Department Store, Stage Department Store, Jefferson Billiards Shop, Metzger and Cavanaugh Men's Tailors, and the Kaybee Store. The building has been listed in the

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since 2004.

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Commercial buildings completed in 1905 Neoclassical architecture in Iowa Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa National Register of Historic Places in Clinton County, Iowa Buildings and structures in Clinton, Iowa 1905 establishments in Iowa {{Iowa-struct-stub