Vanishing History: Mesker Building

121 Front St., Dongola, IL— Very early (mid-1880s) sheet-metal and cast iron ornamentation on brick building, Metal fabrication by George L. Mesker & Co. from Evansville, IN. The window caps are especially unique. This iconic building is worthy of restoration.

Exterior of building

Detail of unique window cap is found on the Dongola building

Examples of window caps available 

George Mesker buildings can be found in many old towns in Illinois.

To see more images of Mesker buldings in the area, visit Darius Bryjka's fabulous collection of vintage building decor.