John V. Hoffman operated a grocery store in the shop on the first floor.

The building was typical of Davenport's early commercial architecture with a steep-pitched side-gable roof.

In its early days a long shed roof extended from the building and was supported by posts along the curb to shelter the sidewalk.

[1] Like the Prien Building next door, Mueller Lumber Company across the street and the Riepe Drug Store/G.

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