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Union Block, Renaissance Revival building in Mount Pleasant, United States.

The Union Block features red-brick walls, trefoil-arched windows, and a grand third-floor ballroom within its Italianate architectural structure.

William McCandless constructed the Union Block in 1861, which later became a venue for county courts and significant community gatherings.

The third floor of Union Block served as a platform for notable speakers including Frederick Douglass and hosted meetings for abolitionists and suffrage advocates.

The building houses retail spaces on its first floor, while the upper levels accommodate various businesses and a community event venue.

Arabella Mansfield took her bar examination in this building in 1869, making history as the first woman licensed to practice law in the United States.

Location: Mount Pleasant

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.96556,-91.55361

Latest update: April 9, 2025 14:06

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