• Built by Charles Fisher (who also built the 1st Pres. Church) for his brother, Samuel.
• The North side of the public square became known as “Commercial
  Row” shortly after the building was finished. It had previously been
  called “Chicken Row”.
• Fisher operated a store here until 1872.
• Sold in 1993 to Fred D. Buck, who operated a hat store here until May of 1938.
• Leased to Yaffe and Wright as men’s clothing store (closed in 1969).
• Abraham Lincoln’s good friend James Matheny had a law offce in this building in 1857-58.
• Remodeled between 1900-1903 by William Howard.

Springfield City Directory:

2000 -
1990 - Law Offices
1980 - Denny’s Mason Joe Coctail Lounge and Restaurant
1970 - Vacant
1960 - Buck’s Hat Store
1950 - Buck’s Hat Store
1940 - Buck’s Hat Store
1930 - Buck Fred and J.
1920 - Buck Fred and J.
1910 - Buck Fred and J.
1900 - Buck Fred and J.