Historic structures like these may be lost to “natural causes” like fire and flood, or to deterioration and demolition. Only a handful of Morrison’s buildings date to those early years of the 1870s; many have been replaced. Morrison celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2024, but more change is ahead for this small town. Click any photo to enlarge and view as a slideshow.
We are fortunate that, of the 70 documented sites in Morrison’s Historical District, 85% are still intact, though some are modified to various degrees. Seven of the 70 were listed as “sites,” that is, they were already gone in 1976 when the historic district was designated. Only three listed properties (#10 Tom Lewis Home, #39 Abbo’s Dwelling, and #52 Florence Smith House) have been lost since 1976. The Creamery, the Lime Kiln (demolished circa 1985), and the Dance Pavilion were not included in historic district documentation.
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