Benson Block (aka Potter Plock)
The Benson Block, 108 to 112 North Market Street, was originally built as a theater. Due to a lack of exits, the building was never used for that purpose.
The elegant, very elaborate Neo-classical terra cotta facade is in keeping with the great movie "palaces" of the period.
109--112 N Market - Ottumwa, IA
- Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
- Architectural Style: Other, Classical Revival
- Area of Significance: Architecture
- Period of Significance: 1900-1924
- Owner: Private
- Historic Function: Commerce/Trade
- Historic Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater, Warehouse
- Current Function: Commerce/Trade
- Current Sub-function: Business
It is on the National Register of Historic Places.