Historic downtown building gets makeover
T-R PHOTO By MIKE DONAHEY
The building housing The Optical Center, 116 W. Main St., has looked differently in the last few weeks with a brick replacement project underway. Built in 1892, the multi-story building is owned by Central Iowans Garland and Julie Schossow. It typifies many found downtown. Meanwhile, The Optical Center, located at street level, is open for business. Owner-operator Julie Schossow is an independent, certified optician with more than 35 years of experience. She is a native Marshalltownian who opened in 1997 after longtime colleagues retired. For more information, contact 641-752-5292, or visit opticalcenteria.com.