J.W. Garner Building

The J.W. Garner Building, located in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a historic structure built in 1911 by local architect George M. Kerns. This three-story red brick building features elegant limestone details and showcases a subdued Neoclassical architectural style. Notable design elements include grouped windows on the second floor divided by brick pilasters and a limestone belt course on the third floor. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and is part of the Greater Second Street Historic District since 2016, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in early 20th-century architecture.