Farrell Building, building in Camas, United States of America
The Farrell Building is a two-story commercial structure in Camas completed in 1924 and serves as a classic example of early commercial architecture from that era. The facade features large display windows on the ground floor and rough concrete blocks above with paired double-hung windows, while the lower section is divided by vertical concrete columns.
An earlier building on this site was constructed in 1887 and later replaced in 1924 by the current structure, designed by architect John Roffler. The building was added to the Clark County Heritage Register in 2005 and to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
The building once housed The Fashionette, a women's clothing shop run by Rose Farrell that became well known in town. The combination of living quarters upstairs and retail space below reflects how business and family life were woven together in early 20th century small towns.
The building is located on Northeast 4th Avenue in central Camas and is easy to reach on foot while walking through the historic downtown area. The location works well for observing 1920s architecture while exploring nearby historic buildings and shops in the same district.
The building remained in the Farrell family for three generations until 1998, showing remarkable continuity in local ownership for most of the 20th century. After JoAnn Taylor purchased it in 2004, the upper floors were converted to apartments while the ground level became Camas Antiques, a shop intended to draw visitors to the town.
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