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 northeast corner of East Avenue A and South Main.
The three-story building at 28 S. Main was originally built in 1887 and known as the Whiteside-Penney Block.
Around 1900, it was converted to the New York Hotel and A.E. Streeter was the proprietor. The first photo shows the New York Hotel in all its glory about 1908.
Around 1915, the hotel ended and the building was converted back to retail businesses. That's when Cash Drug opened at 28 S. Main.
In 1927, the building went through a comprehensive remodeling. The second photo, by the Stamey Construction Co., shows the third-story removal and the rebricking of two sides to resemble the building we see today.
The third photo shows the Cash Drug Co. in 1940. It was there from 1915 to 1965.
From 1966 to 1986, Virginia's Women's Clothing resided at 28 S. Main.
In 1987, the building had another changeover with Hooter's and Apollo Specialties occupying these spots. The fourth photo shows these businesses in 1988.
Wayne's Printing took over the 26 S. Main slot in 1994. The fifth photo shows the 26-28 S. Main addresses today with Wayne's and Apollo Specialties still there. The Property is owned by Wayne's Printing & Copying Inc. c/o Wayne Strawder.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
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Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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