They were included as contributing properties in the Downtown Rock Island Historic District in 2020.

[3] The original architect is also unknown, but it is known that Drack & Kerns and George Stauduhar have altered the building in subsequent years.

The Fries Building was built by Frank G. Young and William Sharp McCombs as the new location for their department store.

The Fries Building is three-stories and features a decorative frieze and round windows at the top.

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