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 26th Avenue and North Main.
The very first Dairy Queen was opened in Joliet, Illinois, by Sherb Noble in 1940.
Two-of-the-three Dairy Queen franchises in Hutch have been around for a long time.
DQ No. 2 at 2515 N. Main was built in 1952 and managed by Jack Haynes. The first photo shows that building in 1966 when it was being managed by Marie Nitzsche.
In 1969, Wilbur Graber took over the franchise and the Graber family had it a long time. The second photo shows the signage change in 1975 when the franchise was undergoing one of its many remodelings.
In 1991, Scott Graber took over for his father.
The revamped "DQ Grill & Chill" format was started in 2001.
The current DQ Grill & Chill was purchased and remodeled in 2012. The third photo shows that remodel.
The fourth photo shows the DQ Grill & Chill today, still at 2515 N. Main, still owned by Rad Shaban under the North Main Treats Inc. corporation. He also owns the East Third Street DQ Treat.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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