Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District
88-96 North Main Street
Miller Building, 1920s
BrickDoes not contribute to the district's historic character
1920–1929
18001850190019502000
From the National Register nomination
Two-story stretcher-bond brick building with a 1975 modern stucco front with a two-story entry recess. Other features include a heavy metal cornice, brick quoining at the northeast corner (possible evidence of an original Classical Revival character), and altered plate glass windows. According to Ann McCleary, the building was built for Philip Miller and housed a candy store. The Electrical Equipment Co. sold ranges and refrigerators here in 1927 and the Charles Stores Co. occupied the building in 1955. The building was remodeled in 1975. Currently being remodeled by Nielsen Construction Co.
People
- Philip Miller original owner (building built for him; housed a candy store)