History

1802
One hundred and thirty-five acres of land bought by John Shekell from Oliver and Mary Phelps, of Phelps-Gorhan Purchase for $540.

1847
A piece of Shekell land was sold to William & Ruth Cox.

1871
A piece of Cox land was sold to Thomas Warfield who built the first two-story block at a cost of $7,000.

1883
Block burned to ground. Renters Burgdorf, Fox & Fischer lost everything.

1884
A piece of the east end was sold to the village for a village hall.

1886
Property sold to Frank and Speedie Lapham.

1886
Property sold to Frank & Mary Fischer for $4,500.

1894
Mr. Fischer added a third story and tin roof on the block.

1910
Property sold to IOOF Temple Association for $8,000.

1966
Property sold to Charles & Mary Jane Romeiser.

1986
Property sold to Glenn Norsen & Samuel Beer.

1988
Property sold to Carl & Carol Bechtold.

1994
Property sold to present owners & building remodeling begun.

1995
Remodeling completed, building officially named Warfield Block in tribute to its first builder, Thomas Warfield, and Warfield's Restaurant & Bakery opened for business.

1996
The newly remodeled second floor opened as the Warfield's Restaurant Banquet Facilities.

1998
The Piano Bar and Lounge opened with live entertainment on weekends.

1999
Victorian Era English Garden added.