MONROE - Housed in a building that was once known as the Fitzgibbons Building, home to a well-known factory for horse-drawn carriages and wagons, is Barrett's Brick Café. The original building has withstood three fires over the years, being rebuilt each time by its original owners, brothers James and Morris Fitzgibbons.
After being sold in 1948, the building housed a garden and sporting goods center for many years. In 1994, Rex and Sharon Ewald bought the building and restored it, leaving as much of the original historic character intact as possible. The Ewalds added on to the north side of the building, now known as the Monroe Professional Center. It houses several office suites and over 50 employees.
In 2008, Barrett and Lisa Allman renovated the lower level of the Fitzgibbons Building into Barrett's Brick Café. The café is experiencing a growing following as people learn of the many great options available to them from the varied and tasty menu.
They are located at 1015 18th Avenue, Suite 113 in downtown Monroe. Their phone number is (608) 328-CAF... (328-2233).
After being sold in 1948, the building housed a garden and sporting goods center for many years. In 1994, Rex and Sharon Ewald bought the building and restored it, leaving as much of the original historic character intact as possible. The Ewalds added on to the north side of the building, now known as the Monroe Professional Center. It houses several office suites and over 50 employees.
In 2008, Barrett and Lisa Allman renovated the lower level of the Fitzgibbons Building into Barrett's Brick Café. The café is experiencing a growing following as people learn of the many great options available to them from the varied and tasty menu.
They are located at 1015 18th Avenue, Suite 113 in downtown Monroe. Their phone number is (608) 328-CAF... (328-2233).
