When we look at this building in downtown Salisbury NC, several things stand out about it.  It is built next to the street corner, there are designs and fine detailing in the brickwork, there are large windows that encourage interaction between those walking by and the people eating or working inside—and overall it looks like it “fits in” with the town.  It was constructed before the Civil War, in 1858-59, and was the tallest building in the state when it was built.