Mesker metal facade Market/Broadway streets District
The ornate designs seen in this facade is characteristic of the Mesker firms. Although run by members of the same family, George Mesker operated a metal building components firm in Evansville, IN and two other Mesker brothers operated a similar building components firm in St. Louis, MO. Both Mesker firms published catalogs and would help builders come up with facade designs and plans. This one is especially nice and ornate in its rich designs.
Mesker metal facade Market/Broadway streets District
The ornate designs seen in this facade is characteristic of the Mesker firms. Although run by members of the same family, George Mesker operated a metal building components firm in Evansville, IN and two other Mesker brothers operated a similar building components firm in St. Louis, MO. Both Mesker firms published catalogs and would help builders come up with facade designs and plans. This one is especially nice and ornate in its rich designs.