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 4th Avenue and North Main.
As evident by the dated keystone, this building was clearly built in 1889. The first occupant seems to have been the W.H. Benedict Coal, Grocery and Seed Dealer from 1893 to 1900.
Between 1904 and 1906, it was the Northside Coal & Feed Co. by Edwin Yoder.
In 1908, it became the Harry Jones Furnished Rooms.
By 1912, it was divided up even more to include the Plumber, Tailors, and Novelty Works.
Between 1918 and 1941, it became the J.C. O'Donnell Hardware.
Between 1945 and 1958, it was the McCrory-Lyle Hardware. The first photo shows this enterprise in 1955 from a Kodacolor slide.
The second photo shows this business at opening in 1945.
Between 1958 and 1962, it was the Johnson-Lyle Hardware. From 1964-1965, it was the Used Furniture Center.
In 1966, the usage completely changed to become the Eldridge Mattress Factory. This continued to 1987.
In 1988, it became the Sunset Traders Pawn Shop with Steve Boll. The third photo shows the business at 400-402 N. Main today, with Darin Thrash as the business co-owner as well as the property owner. This property has been in the Thrash family for more than 36 years.
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