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 1800 block of North Plum on the east side.
In 1953, George and Lucille Hooper opened Hooper's TV Drive-In Restaurant (called that because it was right next to the new KTVH television station) at 1808 N. Plum. It didn't last very long though.
In 1959, the building was completely remodeled by William and Loretta Owens for the July 14, 1960, grand opening of the Red Rooster Restaurant. They also owned the A&W Drive-In at 27 E. 30th. The first photo shows the business, specializing in fried chicken, early on.
The second photo shows the restaurant during a winter snowstorm sometime in the 1960s.
William retired in 1974, and Carl and Janette Owens took over ownership. The Red Rooster made it until 1979.
Since then, there has been a variety of restaurants, hair salons and roofing businesses in that location. The third photo shows the current business, The Rusty Needle Sports Bar & Lounge, at 1808 N. Plum St., owned by Hm Holdings Inc. in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum