Description

The Shepard building occupies the entire block between Westminster, Clemence, Washington, and Union Streets. Its exterior incorporates facades of several previously existing buildings; before the store grew to fill the entire block, at least three free standing structures occupied the space. The current structure is 5- and 6-story building with a varying façade of brick, stone, terra cotta, and stucco masonry with cast iron supporting members. The facades at the corners of Westminster and Union and Washington and Union feature 2-story arched entrances. Westminster and Washington Street frontage contain tripartite-transom display windows on the two lower stories. An entablature above the second story with less ornate articulation above the modillion cornice is on the Washington façade. The remaining partially intact original elements of the interior include tin ceilings and hard wood and terrazzo floors. A historic, notable element of the Shepard Building is the late 19th century cast-iron clock, which still stands in front of the building on Westminster Street.