Gruwell and Crew General Store
Gruwell and Crew General Store, Historic general store in West Branch, United States.
The Gruwell and Crew General Store features original wooden ceilings, floors, walls, and a traditional false-front facade at 109 West Main Street.
Built in 1894 by Mayor S.C. Gruwell and J.C. Crew, the structure initially operated as a music store, harness shop, shoe repair shop, and variety store.
The West Branch Heritage Foundation transformed the general store into a museum in 1964, preserving items that represent local commercial activities.
Located within the West Branch Commercial Historic District, the store stands as part of a collection of buildings that display 19th-century architectural elements.
The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and was listed among Iowa's most endangered historic properties in 2008.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.66806,-91.34694
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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