The Rhodes Building
Listed as Site No. 774 and identified as a contributing resource in the narrative for the Abilene Commercial District, the Rhodes Building is a noteworthy example of an intact commercial building erected during Abilene’s 1920’s boom. Its prominent location along the railroad right-of-way, its architectural detail and craftsmanship and its celebration of the expanding role of transportation in the Abilene economy make this building a significant part of the fabric of the District.
The Rhodes Building was renovated in 2000 utilizing design and construction methods that meet the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for Rehabilitation” of historic properties. The exterior of the building has been returned to its historic configuration. The original canopies on the east and south facades have been replaced and the doors and windows restored. The primary interior elements of the structure, the original wood roof structure, trusses and skylights, have been rehabilitated and are visible throughout the facility.
A visitor in the main gallery.