Coupeville Cash Store / Butler Bell Antiques / Gift Gallery Antiques
Address: 12 Northwest Front Street
Date of Construction: 1886
Modifications made in: N/A
Original use: Commercial
2006 use: Commercial
Public accessibility: Yes, limited
History: In 1886, J.J. Straub built this building on a lot leased from John Roberson. Straub used the lower portion of the building as a wagon shop. The merchants, Blowers and Kineth, leased the building in 1889 and operated the Coupeville Cash Store. The building continued to operate as a grocery store under a variety of owners until 1952 when it became the Coupeville Pharmacy. In 1959, the building was sold and became an antique store.
Description: False Front Commercial with Italianate elements. Wood frame set on wood pilings/post and block foundation; rectangle; 3 bays wide; 2-stories; shiplap siding; asphalt-shingled gable roof with false front.
