He argued it was vested and a non-conforming use.” Another resident said, “The building to the left was built by Updike and was illegal no permits, no plans, just threw it up.” Regardless, the slab was somehow allowed to stay. Mike Martin filed for a variance but never got it. One former town staff member said, “That violated the zoning ordinance. The building expansion was built into the bank of the adjacent Folly Lick Creek. (Photo courtesy Hilary Owens)Sometime around 1958, Updike poured a slab on the west side of the building, in an attempt to build an addition onto the building, because, according to locals, Staubus wanted an insurance office there.
Ruby was the wife of Marshall “Mike” Martin Jr., a local lawyer who would later serve as Herndon’s Town Attorney. In 1957, Staubus sold the property to Ruby Coles Martin. In 1955, Updike, Keyser and Haines sold the property to Melvin W. Shefftelman was the proprietor of one of the drug stores. Some long-time Herndon residents remember that a pharmacist named Mr. One was called Bellevue Drug Store and another was called Edwards Drug Store. The drug store changed hands at least two times over the course of approximately 10vor more years. There were apartments on the second floor. The taller right side of the building was built on the lot in 1948 by Welton Updike, who was a local builder. The land on which the Ice House Café sits was bought by Welton T. However, long before the Ice House Café came on the scene in 1979, this building had a long history of previous occupants. Patrons will also remember its extensive wine list, its delicious food, and its great live music. Patrons will remember the café for its cozy atmosphere - with its table cloths, brass fixtures, woodwork, as well as its mounted animal heads and photos of historic Herndon on its walls. HERNDON, VA - Many Herndon residents will remember the Ice House Café and its Oyster Bar, a well-loved Herndon restaurant/bar for nearly 40 years, located at 760-762 Elden St.
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