May is Historic Preservation Month

Last Updated 5/19/2025 • Posted in History, #DowntownYukon, #yukon66mainstreet #yukonroute66 #yukondowntown #route66, Yukon Beautification

This month we celebrate historic preservation month with a look at some of the architectural elements on our beautiful downtown buildings. First Up....Cornice

Preservation Spotlight: The Cornice!
It’s Historic Preservation Month, and we’re taking a moment to look up — literally! This decorative feature at the top edge of the building is called a cornice. Often overlooked, cornices add character, craftsmanship, and historic charm to our downtown architecture.

This one at 446 W. Main, Yukon was built in 1920 and is a great example of how even the smallest details deserve to be preserved and appreciated.

Let’s celebrate the elements that make our buildings unique — from the ground floor to the roofline!

#PreservationMonth #Yukon66MainStreet #DowntownYukonArchitecture

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