The commercial buildings are mostly masonry structures constructed with bricks or native limestone.

Most of the upper stories in the buildings housed retail or office space, but a few were residential.

The commercial buildings that did not house retail establishments were located near the Mississippi River and were industrial in nature.

Three public buildings are located in the district: the former jail and fire station (ca.

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