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PlaqueID	450
Building Name	Cowan House
Address	208 S. 2nd Street
Plaque Text	Believed to have been constructed by Jane Cowan, second wife of Governor Edward B. Dudley and remained in Cowan family until 1871. Purchased by Captain W.P. Oldham (1836-1918), commission merchant, grist mill owner, clerk of the board of audit and finances of the county commissioners, and manager of Interstate Telephone & Telegraph Company. Purchased in 1903 by Nathan Schloss (1855-1914), grist mill and livery stable owner. Sold in 1924 to partner Sigmond Bear; purchased in 1945 by Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church; acquired in 1979 by St. Johns Art Gallery for studio.
Building Date	1840
Building Date Range	0
Style	Federal
Renovated Date	0
2nd Renovated Date	0
3rd Renovated Date	0