108 N MAIN ST 

The Rawdon Building was constructed in 1955. It is an example of Mid-Century architecture , with a simple box design and characteristic aluminum store front. The awning is a later replacement; the original awning probably matched the flat canopy on the building next door at 110 N. Main Street.

The building was described in a contract between the owners, H.A. and Jewel Rawdon and Dodson Bros. Builders, as a one-story haydite block building 26' 4" by 80', with a 15' 4" wall in front of the building and 12' sidewalls and a 10' wall at rear of the building with an 8' finished ceiling and Holiday Stone veneered front. The agreement stipulated that the building had to be completed by March 1, 1955.

Mid-Century commercial buildings are characterized by different features than older buildings: 

• Masonry changes such stacked vertical brick designs, bonded brick and new textures like Holiday stone versus smooth bricks on older buildings. 

• Asymmetrical facades replace the old storefront design. For example, doors are located at the side of the front façade instead in the center. 

• Large, less expensive plate glass display windows are available. Older buildings usually had smaller, multipaned windows. 

• Aluminum and other metal systems are available, allowing an open storefront with more display opportunities. 

• Signage becomes more dramatic with new design and lighting possibilities. 

The Rawdon Building is an officially recognized historic resource of the City of Mansfield.