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Smouse House demolished
WASHINGTON — Crews set to work tearing down the Winfield Smouse House Monday morning.
The historic property was named after the real estate developer who called it home, and was a major player in the community’s early planning and development after his arrival in 1896, according to documents from National Records of Historic Places.
After failed attempts by the community to raise funds property restoration, the city approved a demolition permit for it in early July.
Pending a traffic impact assessment from the Iowa Department of Transportation, the lot is expected to develop into a new location for Scooter’s Coffee.
Comments: Kalen.McCain@southeastiowaunion.com
Contractors begin tearing down the Winfield Smouse House the morning of Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Demo equipment was visible through the Smouse House front door after crews tore out the back wall of the Winfield Smouse House. Records of the building date back to at least 1916, according to National Records of Historic Places documents. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Crews spray the building to control dust as they demolish the former site of the Captain's Table (Photo courtesy of Jaron Rosien)
The view from across the street offers a last glimpse of the historic former home of Winfield Smouse, as the dilapidated building is torn down. The lot will soon be replaced with a Scooter's Coffee. (Photo courtesy of Mary Audia)
Crews sort through the rubble of the former historic landmark the day after demolition. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
