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 unit block of South Main on the east side.
In 1908, the addresses of 20-22 S. Main contained Keller Bros. Barbers and the Cover, Obee & Devoss Hardware Companies.
In 1909, the Boston Store took over the entire building and was managed by Albertus Coombs. The first photo shows that store at opening at 20-22 S. Main.
Boston Companies was a lady's furnishings and dry goods corp. founded in 1897 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second photo shows the Boston Store in 1915 during one of its promotions.
In 1923, the Boston Store moved to 112-114 S. Main and was managed by Benjamin Herr. The Boston Store flourished until 1933 when 600 of the 1,000 corporate employees walked out in a "White Collar Union Strike," which caused closure of most of its stores, including the one in Hutch.
Meanwhile, back at 20-22 S. Main, JCPenney moved to that location in 1923. The third photo shows JCPenney there in 1941.
JCPenney remained there until 1956 when it moved to 11-17 N. Main. The fourth photo shows Adams-Parker Furniture in the 20-22 S. Main location in 1971.
Adams-Parker was there from 1962 to 1995. Yesterday's Treasures was located there from 1996 to 2010. The fifth photo shows the current occupants of the 20-22 S. Main address: Sanford's ComputerWorks, owned by Sanford and Anna Yoder, who also own the building.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum