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 West 17th and Halsey Drive.
Around 1960, the Dillons Co. decided to get into the convenience store business.
After building its first Hutchinson Kwik Shop at 507 E. 30th Ave., it built its second Kwik Shop at 1008 W. 17th Ave. in 1965 and Robert Shank was made the manager. The only thing at this location previously was Margaret's Place at 4 Halsey Drive. The first photo shows Kwik Shop with its 32-cent gas pumps, another new idea, right about 1970.
In 1973, the address assignment was changed to 2 Halsey Drive.
In 1980, this location was closed and the Kwik Shop was rebuilt at 1701 N. Monroe St.
In 1992, Bob Lyon purchased the building and remodeled it to become the Lyon Home Center. The second photo shows the home center in its heyday about 1998.
The last business listing for the Lyon Home Center was in 2003, with no business yet to replace it. The third photo shows the building and property today at 2 Halsey Drive, still owned by Jesse Robert Lyon.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum