Dick Building

Courtesy of Canadian2006

23 August 2011

Location:

201-203 E. Main Street, West Newton, PA 15089

Description:

The Dick Building, alternatively referred to as the Cornerstone Building, stands as a significant commercial and residential structure situated in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Its initial construction dates back to 1890, with an expansion completed sometime between 1910 and 1925. This imposing edifice, crafted in the Romanesque Revival architectural style, boasts three stories and an L-shaped layout, characterized by its prominent corner semi-circular turret crowned with a conical roof. Notably, the building once served as the premises for a bank located on its ground floor.

Recognizing its architectural and historical significance, the Dick Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.