City Meat Market

109 North

The City Meat Market or the Reynolds and Utz’s Meat Market was built in 1894.   In 1907, it became the Reynolds Grocery and Bakery which operated for some time.  If you were afflicted by mosquito, chigger, or snake bites during the 1950’s to 1970’s: you patronized this establishment since it was the state liquor store.  It is commonly remembered as Bonnie’s Flowers and Gifts.  River to River Bakery & Pizza currently occupies the building.

  • Current Occupant - River to River Bakery & Pizza

  • Historic Plaque

  • Brick Street Bakery

Architectural Survey Research

Narrative Description

This is a 1-story, commercial building of masonry construction. The storefront has been remodeled with modern materials and the transom area above it infilled. The building features a brickworked supper section, embellished with two inset panels, surmounted by a simple cornice with large-scale brackets or corbels.

Statement of Significance

This building is National Register eligible as a contributing resource to the historic district under Criterion A. It calls attention the evolution of land use around the Public Square in Adel and local entrepreneurs' preference to locate businesses within the 100 block of North 9" Street.

This building is National Register eligible as a contributing resource to the historic district under Criterion C. It calls attention to the influence of Late Victorian styling on its design. The building's storefrent with its tall transom; brickworked panels; and denticulated cornice, also of brick; are characteristics of Late Victorian styling, as practiced in Adel during the late 19" century.

Historic Uses*

  • 1894 City Meat Market--Reynold & Utz. 2 doors S. of Post Office (newspaper)

  • 1907 Reynolds Grocery and Bakery (picture)

  • 1950-1970 Iowa State Liquor Store

  • 19??-Bonnie's Flowers and Gifts

Survey research completed in 2004 so only includes building uses prior to that time