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 100 block of North Main on the west side.
Ben Nussbaum came to Hutchinson about 1885 and opened a small men's clothing store at 203 N. Main on the ground floor of the Midland Hotel in 1886. The first photo shows that location.
After rapidly expanding and stocking higher-grade apparel, in 1892 he built the two-story building at 119-121 N. Main. The second photo shows that location about 1908.
In 1921, the building went through extensive remodeling both inside and out. In 1960, the Meschke family bought the business, continued the offerings and eventually changed the name to Meschke's in 1963. The third photo shows that name change in 1971.
In 1988, Meschke's went out of business. In 1989, Sport Shack appeared at that location, owned by Richard Strano. The fourth photo shows that business, which closed about 2017.
The fifth photo shows the 119-121 N. Main business today, showing the latest location of Reffner's, now owned by Brian and Kathy Reffner. The building is owned by the Ging Investment Co.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Gambino's Pizza
Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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