The Bullard Building in Lake Wales, Florida, built in 1920, was hailed as an architectural gem, and housed businesses like a drug store, barber shop, and post office on the first floor, with municipal offices and a bowling alley upstairs. Construction and Cost: Bernice King Bullard invested $70,000 in the construction of the two-story brick building, which was completed in January 1920. Location: The Bullard Building is located at 239-257 East Stuart Avenue. Early Businesses: In its early years, the building housed a drug store (Doc Anderson's), a barber shop (Sanford Brothers), the U.S. Post Office, Rinaldi's Dry Goods, Rinaldi's Grocery and Meat Market, and Eberti's Hardware on the first floor. Upper Floors: The upper floor housed City Hall and, at one time, a bowling alley for duck pins. Historical Significance: The Bullard Building was the commercial center of Lake Wales before the Florida Land Boom and is considered the architectural gem of Lake Wales. Current Status: The Bullard Building still stands on East Stuart Avenue and retains much of its original beauty.