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 southwest corner of East 1st Avenue and North Plum.
I usually do articles on commercial properties, but this residence has been so iconic for so long. The first photo is of 429 E. 1st.
It was built in 1888 by Rees R. Price, a railroad contractor and builder. He was also the president of the Western Salt Company, on the board of directors for two banks and helped build the Opera House. He died in early December of 1894 at the age of 36. His widow continued to live there until about 1915.
After that, many affluent families have lived there, including Louie Child (Davis-Child Motors), Robert Nelson (Nelson Mfg.) and Vane Meador (Meador Jewelry).
James and Carolyn Anderson purchased it in 1968 and made many improvements, including adding a bowling alley inside the old carriage house to the south in 1971. The second photo shows 429 E. 1st today — still a landmark, well taken care of inside and out, and owned by James and Carolyn A. Corrick.
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