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 southeast corner of 16th Avenue and North Main.
The Jewish community in Hutchinson can trace its roots back as far as 1880.
But it wasn't until 1946 that it made much of a public appearance. It was then that they created a community center upstairs on the southwest corner of 1st and Main.
Then in 1948, six families decided to build their own building at 1520 N. Main. The first photo shows that structure shortly after finishing construction.
The Jewish Community Center resided there until 1976.
The building was donated to the Hutchinson Art Center that year and was at that location until 1995.
Since then, there have been some insurance companies, bail bonds companies and a chiropractor occupying the building.
In 2011, Leslie Osborn D.C. purchased the building and operated Oz Chiropractic from there. The second photo shows that business occupancy.
About 2020, Don Fulmer purchased the building. The third photo shows the building today at 1520 N. Main, housing the Don Fulmer Art Gallery.
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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