J.A. Bookman General Store
It was one of only two surviving brick buildings in Ingomar. It has two single-bay commercial storefronts, topped by a parapet wall.
It was deemed
historically significant for its association with early twentieth-century patterns of trade and commerce in Ingomar and Rosebud County. As with most small towns in eastern Montana, Ingomar existed primarily as a retail trade center for farm and ranch settlers in the immediate vicinity. The town's small business district was a focal of retail (and, consequently, social) activity for both the community and the surrounding countryside. The Bookman Store was, in turn, a primary element in Ingomar's business life. For nearly thirty years, J.A. Bookman General Store was the largest mercantile in Ingomar, and a centerpiece of the town's commercial district. The store's importance and prosperity is attested to by the building's relatively large size, substantial construction, and prominent location.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ Ellen Sievert; Ken Seivert; Mark Hufstetler (January 24, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: J. A. Bookman General Store". National Park Service. Retrieved August 22, 2018. With accompanying two photos from 1993