<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678889832275.jpeg" alt="Reno County Court House &amp; Reno County Jail - S. E. Cor. Ave. B &amp; Main - c. 1910. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno County Court House &amp; Reno County Jail - S. E. Cor. Ave. B &amp; Main - c. 1910. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>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 &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southeast corner of Avenue B and Main Streets.In 1898, it became apparent that Reno County needed a new and larger courthouse. Bonds were passed in 1899 and 200 S. Main was selected for the location. Architect D.T. Depry of Hutch was selected to design it. The cornerstone was laid on Aug. 2 of 1900. It took almost a year for construction at a final cost of $54,000.It opened June 25, 1901. The first photo shows the courthouse finished with the jail immediately behind it at 15 E. Ave. B. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678889832275.jpeg" alt="Reno County Court House &amp; Reno County Jail - S. E. Cor. Ave. B &amp; Main - c. 1910. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno County Court House &amp; Reno County Jail - S. E. Cor. Ave. B &amp; Main - c. 1910. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Everything went along fine until 1924 when the courthouse started developing large cracks in the brick and limestone walls due to settling.It was decided that the settling was being caused by the Carey Salt brine plant south of the courthouse. The courthouse was abandoned in 1927 and offices were scattered around the city until a replacement courthouse was built. After the property was cleared, Dillons purchased it and built a new Dillons Food Market #1 in 1933. The second photo shows that store about 1950. This store was here from 1934 to 1979. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678890115089.jpeg" alt="Reno County Court House - Dillons Food Market Store #1 - 200 S. Main - Ave B &amp; Main c. 1950 (1934 to 1979).&nbsp;Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno County Court House - Dillons Food Market Store #1 - 200 S. Main - Ave B &amp; Main c. 1950 (1934 to 1979).&nbsp;Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1981, Dillons worked a deal with The Salvation Army to open a thrift store in the old building. The third photo shows the 200 S. Main property today, still housing The Salvation Army Thrift Store, overseen by Maj. Paul James from their home at 700 N. Walnut.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678890261350.jpeg" alt="Reno County Court House - Salvation Army Thrift Store - 200 S. Main - 2-09-2023.&nbsp;Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno County Court House - Salvation Army Thrift Store - 200 S. Main - 2-09-2023.&nbsp;Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
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📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 9