Home Motor Company

111 Washington Avenue, Red Oak, Iowa 51566

Year Built:

1947

Architect:

Unknown

Style:

Moderne

History

Modifications: At unknown date, some windows/doors replaced or infilled.

Height: Two story.

Walls: Brick.

Storefront: Aluminum display windows and door.

Windows & Doors: At 1st story, on east facade 4 garage door openings, 1 pedestrian door, and steel 12-lite windows; at 2nd story wood 2/2 and fixed windows.

Stylistic features: Curved facade, contrasting brick, brick detailing, Chicago-style windows.

Past Businesses

1952 Home Motor Company

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