Built in 1896, this building was originally Rockenstein's Clothing store. It is one of the few remaining Mesker Buildings left in Western PA and the only one in Butler County. Mesker Buildings had ornamental facades and store fronts that were ordered from a catalog.
Later it became Krut's Florist Shop. The Krut name is still visible on the tiled entrance of the building.
Following those two main uses, the building held a variety of legal, real estate, and other businesses. Unfortunately the later day owners did not take very good care of the building and slowly deteriorated until 2016 and we began its restoration.
In 2023 we started renting the second floor apartment in the short term rental market.