Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 500 block of South Main on the east side.
As Hutchinson was growing tremendously, its fire-protection needs grew also. As most of Hutchinson existed south of Sherman Street at the time, there was a need to expand coverage there.
In about 1910, Fire Station No. 3 was constructed at 516 S. Main St. The first photo is of that station and its firemen showing off its new "Hose Truck" in 1911.
The second photo is of Hose Company No. 3 on truck at work with the crew in 1912.
The two-story station was in continuous use until closing in 1975 and moving to a new site at 100 E. Ave. E.
After closing, the building was used by the Public Works Department, mostly for storage. The city tried to sell the building around 1992 without much success.
Around 2002, it was finally sold to private parties and has been used as the Sons Of Silence motorcycle clubhouse. The third photo shows the clubhouse when the building was owned by Gene Hall in 2017.
The fourth photo shows the building at 516 S. Main St. today, now owned by Scott Marshall, who also owns the Salty Cycles business at 129 E. Sherman.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Anchor Inn and Anchor Away