"The Park-Cherry Corner is arguably the most historic location in the city, other than perhaps Courthouse Square. The intersection of Park and Cherry streets in down Olathe, as well as the Park Cherry Building on the northeast corner at 100 East Park Street, is still an historically significant location, and the building exterior is perhaps still one of the most elegant in Olathe. In some ways, the history of Olathe can be told in the history of this building and its occupants."-- Trails, Rails, & Tales, Olathe's First 150 Years by Geroge R. Bauer
The Park Cherry Building was originally built in the late 1800s. The beautiful red brick, limestone trim, one-of-a-kind architecture from the 1800s largely remains or has been restored. The interior of the building has been completely renovated with high ceilings, large windows, lots of brick, and lots of woodwork.
For close to 150 years, the Park Cherry Building has been home to numerous stores, banks, professional offices and other businesses which played major roles in the city of Olathe's history. From 1927 to 1984, a 500-seat theater operated under various names on the east end of the building. Interestingly, at one time, J. C. Nichols, the developer of the Country Club Plaza, officed in the Park Cherry Building which was then owned by his father-in-law. Today, the Park Cherry Building proudly continues to offer beautiful suites to a variety of stores, offices and businesses in Downtown Olathe.
Please take a look for yourself at this beautiful gem located in Downtown Olathe. Let us know if you would like to join our beautiful community.
