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Fraser Theater (21-00132)

Also known as: Arts on Grand, Fraser Building, Morony Clothing, Sears

406 Grand Ave
Spencer IA 51301

History and Architecture

Construction date

1932

Historic function(s)

Domestic/multiple dwelling
Commerce/trade/business
Commerce/trade/business/office building
Recreation and culture/theater

Current function(s)

Commerce/trade/specialty store
Recreation and culture/museum/art gallery

Architectural classification(s)

Late 19th and 20th century revivals: mission/spanish colonial revival
Modern movement: moderne
Roof form: flat

Architect(s)

Barton, William C., Spencer, IA

Builder(s)

Liebenberg and Kaplan
Spencer Construction Company

Evaluation Under National Register Criteria

National Register status

Contributing in listed district as per SNRC, 2004
Listed as per NPS, 2004

Listed date(s)

December 6th, 2004

Area(s) of significance

Architecture
Commerce
Community planning and development