Drake and Farwell Block III
Life Span: 1872-1927
Location: SE Corner of Wabash and Washington Streets
Architect: John Van Osdel
This building was an exact rebuild of the Drake and Farwell Block II. The building was occupied by the Tobey Furniture company from 1886 until 1927 to make way for the Pittsfield Building. In 1890 a sixth story was added by architect John Van Osdel.
Drake and Farwell Block III
1873
Tobey Furniture Building with the Sixth Floor added
About 1890
Drake Block III
Wabash and Washington Streets
Robinson Fire Map
Volume 1 Plate 9
1886
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