Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District
111 East Water Street
Willis Office, 1920s
Concrete or blockContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
One-story building of rockfaced concrete block (painted white) with a metal-sheathed shed roof with stepped side parapets. The building has a poured concrete foundation up to the level of the window sills; above this is a course of blocks with a running tendril or rinceau pattern (painted black). Other features include front picture windows with concrete lintels, entries with transoms, blocked side windows, and an infilled garage door opening at the southwest corner. A Dr. Willis built this building as his veterinary office, replacing a frame "veterinary hospital" that stood on the site in 1918. Later uses included a garage, print shop, and sports store. Now The Playhouse, Harrisonburg's Community Supported Theatre.
People
- Dr. Willis original owner (built the building as his veterinary office)