Located at 217 West Main Street in downtown Salem, Illinois, the W.P.A. 1936 building, which currently houses Benjamin E. Edwards, Co., served the community first as a post office and, then, later, as the municipal library.
The building was purchased by Becky Carpenter Timmerman, a Salem native who recognized the value and importance of the building and it's place in the history of the region. Becky began the Historic Farmer's Market & Music on the Porch as a way to honor and preserve the historic nature of the structure. The building is available for tours most Saturdays during the Farmer's Market by contacting Becky prior to arrival.
The building was purchased by Becky Carpenter Timmerman, a Salem native who recognized the value and importance of the building and it's place in the history of the region. Becky began the Historic Farmer's Market & Music on the Porch as a way to honor and preserve the historic nature of the structure. The building is available for tours most Saturdays during the Farmer's Market by contacting Becky prior to arrival.
