The commercial buildings located here are mostly architect designed, which gives each of them a unique appearance.

At the same time, it is a cohesive collection of buildings that exhibit early 20th century styles that are not found anywhere else in Ottumwa.

For the most part the buildings housed professional offices and leisure activities.

Garner Building are all individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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