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Sep 28, 2023

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 37

Posted Sep 28, 2023 11:00 AM
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 1929 Flood - Deluxe Theatre 103 N. Main & Geo. Hipple Clothing 105 N. Main. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 1929 Flood - Deluxe Theatre 103 N. Main & Geo. Hipple Clothing 105 N. Main. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

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 northwest corner of West First Avenue and North Main.

The building at 103 N. Main has been many things since being built in 1910. The Deluxe Theatre opened in 1912 and was managed by William Fulton and owned by the Standard Theatre Co. The first photo shows the Deluxe Theatre and the George Hipple Clothing Co., 103 and 105 N. Main during the 1929 flood.

Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 1929 Flood - Deluxe Theatre 103 N. Main & Geo. Hipple Clothing 105 N. Main. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 1929 Flood - Deluxe Theatre 103 N. Main & Geo. Hipple Clothing 105 N. Main. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

The theatre was showing the Harry Carey film "Burning Bridges." The Deluxe was damaged by fire in 1930 for a $10,000 loss. It reopened in April 1930 and was named the Strand Theatre as its keystone shows. The Strand closed in July 1959 and sat vacant for a while. The second photo, taken in 1963, promotes moviegoers to visit the Fox.

Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 103 N. Main - 1963 (right after closing in 1959, Spangler's then moved there - late 1964). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - 103 N. Main - 1963 (right after closing in 1959, Spangler's then moved there - late 1964). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

Spangler's Photo Supply moved to 103 N. Main with a grand opening on Dec. 4, 1964. The third photo shows Spangler's in 1971, next to Orth's Cards & Gifts.

Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Spangler's Photo - 103 N. Main - 1971. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Spangler's Photo - 103 N. Main - 1971. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

The fourth photo still shows Spangler's there in 1988, next to the Lunchbox.

Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Spangler's - 103 N. Main - August 1988. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Spangler's - 103 N. Main - August 1988. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

In June 1988, Evans Sewing Center moved to 103 N. Main. Later, the Curiosity shop was there. In 2008, The Heimerman family purchased the property, remodeled it and — in 2009 — moved Carl's Bar to this location. The fifth photo shows 103 N. Main today, still Carl's Bar, still owned by the Heimermans with the property owned by Dph88L.L.C.

Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Carl's Bar - 103 N. Main - Aug. 20, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.
Deluxe - Strand Theatre - Carl's Bar - 103 N. Main - Aug. 20, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.

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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

Gambino's Pizza
Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum

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