Just ahead on the corner, look for a two-story red brick building with arched windows and a rounded tower section hugging the intersection.
Alright, let’s time travel! The Edward L. Westbrooke Building might seem quiet now, but picture this corner in 1899: carts rattle down the street, and townsfolk bustle past those tall, arched windows. This isn’t just any downtown building-it’s a masterpiece of Romanesque style, with dramatic arches and a tower that looks ready for secrets. Step closer and imagine the scents of polished wood and ink drifting out from the professional offices on the first floor, where doctors, lawyers, and maybe a gossip or two took their spots. But here’s where it gets mysterious: upstairs, the local Masonic lodge held their shadowy meetings-imagine the whispered oaths and the clink of ceremonial swords echoing through the evening! The building has seen it all: ambition, mystery, and a whole lot of Jonesboro history. By 2003, it was honored with a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, so let’s tip our hats to the folks who once hurried in and out of these doors-no secret handshakes required.
