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Virtually Clean up Front . Removed cars, and stuff in the window. Historic brick architecture defines this classic storefront facade on a quiet downtown street.
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Classic brick architecture defines this historic downtown commercial building facade.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, removed items from the window and inside the store. Classic brick storefront architecture makes an immediate impression on a prominent street corner.
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A historic red brick exterior features large display windows and a central entrance along the sidewalk.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, Double doors with glass panes and transom windows open to the streetscape.
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Vintage storefront windows and double glass entry doors look out onto a historic main street.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, polished concrete floors and high wood-paneled ceilings define this expansive multi-use interior space.
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Weathered wood plank ceilings top this expansive commercial workshop ready for a creative transformation.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, A spacious retail showroom floor displays clean architectural lines with wood-clad ceilings and structural pillars.
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A historic commercial space awaits restoration, featuring original beadboard ceilings and vintage architectural columns.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, Gleaming concrete floors and warm wood paneling anchor this expansive, light-filled vintage showroom space.
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Historic pressed tin ceilings and rustic wooden support posts anchor this versatile commercial space.
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A spacious interior workshop area awaits your custom renovations and creative design ideas.
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Raw industrial space presents vast potential for workshop customization and utility storage projects.
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Virtually staged to be reminiscent, ndustrial truss ceilings and polished concrete floors define this versatile workshop space with skylights.
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A spacious outbuilding features high trussed ceilings, concrete flooring, and skylights for natural illumination.
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UPSTAIRS Exposed ceiling joists and stone walls hint at the immense restoration potential within this space.
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A historic commercial space features a distressed beadboard ceiling and extensive built-in shelving.
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Historic wood plank ceilings and vintage architectural columns anchor this expansive main-level commercial space.
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**Own a Piece of Tonganoxie History!** Built in 1890, this remarkable two-story commercial building at 511 E. 4th Street offers a rare opportunity to own one of downtown Tonganoxie's historic landmarks. Originally constructed by prominent businessman W.C. Phenicie, the property has served the community for more than 135 years, housing a variety of businesses, including an early furniture and undertaking establishment, hardware store, grocery market, and most famously, Shilling Electric. Beginning in 1948, Shilling Electric operated from this location for more than 75 years, becoming a fixture in the community with its General Electric and Westinghouse appliances, electrical supplies, and service operations. Generations of local residents remember visiting this historic storefront. Featuring two stories and approximately 7,850 square feet, this property offers tremendous potential for retail, office, showroom, specialty business, or creative redevelopment. The expansive main level provides flexible commercial space, while the second story offers additional possibilities for storage or future adaptive reuse. Rich in local heritage and historic character, the building was even the subject of a dedicated historic preservation study documenting its architectural significance and colorful past. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or preservation enthusiast, this is your opportunity to write the next chapter in the history of one of Tonganoxie's longstanding commercial properties. Bring your vision and discover the possibilities! **Property is being offered as-is. Buyer to verify square footage, condition, zoning, and suitability for intended use.**
- Directions
- From US Highway 24/40 in Tonganoxie, turn east onto E. 4th Street. Continue approximately 0.3 mile into downtown Tonganoxie. Property is located at 511 E. 4th Street, the former Shilling Electric building.
- City
- Tonganoxie
- County
- Leavenworth
- Property Type
- Commercial Sale / Other
- Listing Updated
- Oct 21, 2026 at 5:10pm
- MLS Number
- 2648272
- Property Tax
- $2,809
- Zoning
- $HBD
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