The Junior Mechanics Building [Fraternity Building] was built on the site of the Hess Building in 1920. The Wolf Furniture Company bought the building in 1933. Twice, in 1946 and again in 1969, the structures were destroyed by fire and then rebuilt. The third floor of the building had a beautiful ballroom. Here, many of Tyrone’s young ladies took dancing lessons — some taught by Tom Waring. Here too, the Waring-McClintock-Snap Orchestra got its start, playing for many of the dances held in the ballroom. 
    Purchased and renovated in 1991, it was renamed The Hess Building in memory of Dion Hess, a former owner. I-99 Antiques, a unique multi-dealer gallery featuring quality antiques and collectibles, occupies the retail space of the building.