Benson Block (1924)

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.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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