The Schmidt Bldg - 1904

106 Ft. McKavitt

Occupant: Willow Creek Cafe

Note the fine Mesker Brothers cast-iron fronts and expanses of glass on this 1904 building and compare it to Underwood Antiques on the northeast corner of the Square. Only these two buildings on the Square have such lavish use of glass. The buildings once had simple wooden western-style fronts; the glass was added at the same time as the cast iron fronts. The Schmidt Building is also notable for its huge doors, which were an asset to the Ford dealer located here: a Model T could easily be driven through the entrance. Schmidt sold hardware, wagons, buggies, and hacks. Steaks, burgers, salads and homemade desserts are just some of the delicious fare available at the cafe that now occupies this striking building.