History:

Charles Cota, a painter, had this building constructed in 1928 for use as a neighborhood bakery. By 1930, Michael J. Learhy was operating a barber shop from the building. By 1935, Reginald H. Overholser, a barber, was living and working out of the tiny building. Reginald moved his barber shop to 1209 N. Nettleton by 1936. In 1940, confectioner Arthur Doyle had purchased the building and associated house at 2227 W. Boone from the Cota Estate. In that same year, Doyle opened Doyle's Ice Cream. Doyle's Ice Cream operated continuously from this building through the 1970s. 

Architectural Description:

Doyle's Ice Cream is a modest single-story retail building with a built-up roof and poured concrete foundation. The front (north) facade is characterized by two plate glass picture windows and a business sign that reads "Doyle's Ice Cream". The wood and glass entrance is located on the northwest corner of the building. 

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