It isn’t every day a whole little village gets restored, but that’s what concerned citizens did in Metcalfe, and these two shotgun buildings, and another not pictured, have been given a new lease on life. They likely date from 1900-1920. I’m not sure their specific history, but most such structures were used as stores, warehouses, and offices. These are important as survivors of the boom days of Metcalfe, when the railroad made the town hum. They have no doubt witnessed a lot of history in their time.
Metcalfe Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Great historical photo document, Brian. Indeed, these two stores were once bustling businesses back in the days before brick buildings appeared on main streets everywhere.