Cookeville Arcade Building

The Cookeville Arcade building was constructed around the early 20th century. It is located on the west side of the Cookeville, Tennessee town square. Unlike other arcades, this building is a closed air arcade. It has been home to numerous companies over the years. It has been registered on the National Register of Historic Places. It has undergone numerous renovations throughout the years, but has always looked the same architecturally. Just like the Maddux Hardware building on the south side of the square, or the Gulf Service Station on the east side, the Arcade Building is a staple on the Cookeville Town Square, and Cookeville in general.

This picture allegedly shows the Arcade under construction. But one can look at the brick and wood, and tell that it is weathered. Also, why would one build a building with the windows already in it? Most likely this picture is of a remodel being done to the building.

The interior of the Arcade Building.

The Cookeville Arcade Building as it appeared in either 1930, or 1940. 

The building around 1960.

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