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The Thoma building at 104 W. Burlington (off the southwest corner of the square) is one of the few storefronts that has not been tampered with since 1893.

The facings of the first floor are cast iron; the second-story pilasters and cornice are embossed and soldered metal. A few minor pieces have disappeared.

The Elks Club on the West Side of the square (54 N. Main St) is of note for the Louden ventilator on the roof (best seen from the back of the building; look from the corner of W. Burlington Ave and 2nd Street).

William Louden (1841-1931), founder of the Louden Machinery Company, was the first Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge.

The logo for the Louden Machinery Company >>>>>

When the logo appears, it means the building has a relationship to the Louden Machinery Company. The Louden Machinery Company was an very important presence in Fairfield, one of its largest employers for many years.

Another symbol that may appear on some pages:
	The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Many events take place on the Square. Notable is the monthly Fairfield's 1st Fridays Art Walk.
In November 2005 the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs approved Fairfield's Cultural District status.