in combination with other closely placed similar structures warrants inclusion in an historic district. West Lincolnway 170: Valparaiso Post Office; Neoclassical, 1917 (James A. Wetmore, architect) (O) This Neoclassical structure was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect under James A. Wetmore, and opened in 1919 as the U.S. Post Office. The design creates a monumental effect with the building back from the sidewalk, a flight of stairs to the entrance, which is in the middle of the facade between two-story, freestanding, Tuscan pillars. The City purchased the building in 1987 to renovate for use as the City Hall.*162: Grand Opera House; Italianate, 1871-1874 (C) 162: Grand Opera House (Odd Fellows Building); Italianate, 1871-1874 (C) The earliest venue for the performing arts in Valparaiso as the Fisk Opera House. The auditorium on the upper floor could hold 700 people. Until the Memorial Opera House was built in 1893, this was the only center for theater. Designed for one or two businesses at street level, the elongated windows of the second floor reveal the presence of a high ceiled the vaudeville theater on the upper floor. 150: Elks Temple; Colonial Revival, 1924 (Whetherhogg, Architect) (O) The Fisk Block stood on this site as the home of the Elks until it burned in 1924. The Elks rebuilt their home as a Colonial Revival building designed by Mr. Whetherfogg. It has a canopied formal entry on Lafayette St. to the upper floors. Major renovation in 1988 created the 150 Lincolnway facilities. The Elks have since sold their interests in the building. 70: Commercial Building; Italianate, c.1880 (N) 68: Commercial Building; Italianate, c.1880 (N) 66-64: Commercial Building; Italianate, c.1880 (N) 62: Horn's Block; 20th Century Functional, 1921 (C) 60: Horn's Block; 20th Century Functional, 1921 (C) 58: Post Tribune Building; 19th Century Functional, c.1870 (C) East Lincolnway 101: Farmer's State Bank; Neoclassical, 1927 (Frederic Beck, architect) (N) In 1926, Farmer's State Bank purchased of Specht, Finney, Skinner building on the corner of Franklin St. and Main St., i.e.; Lincolnway. Frederick Beck designed the Renaissance palace facade of Indiana Limestone and sandstone. The main entrance on the south has a two-story glazed arch entry way with Ionic pilasters on each side. Additional features on the Franklin St. side exhibit Art Deco Styling. In the 1980s, the new owner, Northern Indiana Bank, added the neighboring property, the remains of the Specht, Finney, Skinner Store on