A.J. Andrus Duplex

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A.J. Andrus Duplex
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Location687-691 E. State St.
Mason City, Iowa
Coordinates 43°09′5.4″N93°11′14.2″W / 43.151500°N 93.187278°W / 43.151500; -93.187278 Coordinates: 43°09′5.4″N93°11′14.2″W / 43.151500°N 93.187278°W / 43.151500; -93.187278
Arealess than one acre
Built1921
Architectural style Prairie School
MPS Prairie School Architecture in Mason City TR
NRHP reference No. 80001431 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 1980

The A.J. Andrus Duplex, also known as the Paul Pritchard Duplex, is a historic building located in Mason City, Iowa, United States. The two story structure was completed in 1921 in the Prairie School style. Its most distinguishing feature is its C-shaped plan. [2] The exterior is composed of brick on the first floor and stucco on the second floor. The duplex has a horizontal emphasis about it with a broad, overhanging hipped roof, and bands of windows. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Ronald Schmitt. "A.J. Andrus Duplex". National Park Service . Retrieved 2016-12-05. with photos