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 southwest corner of East 4th and Woodard.
In 1937, Joe and Beatrice Grimes opened a new restaurant at 513 E. 4th, with a different architectural flair — a Dutch windmill. It became a very popular drinking establishment, especially during the dates the Naval Air Station was open.
Between 1937 and 1976, there were 12 different owners. The first photo shows the Dutch Mill Tavern in the late 1940s in an advertisement featuring dancing, cold beer and air conditioning on highways 50 South and 96.
Between 1977 and 1980, it became Yesterday's private club and Lena's private club.
Later, the windmill was moved to 2100 E. 4th. The second photo shows the windmill now as Cilla's Windmill Salon.
In 1997, the old Dutch Mill property was remodeled. The third photo shows the current property occupant, Hutchinson Pawn and Jewelry, now addressed as 509 E. 4th, and owned by Johnson and Ellis Investments of Maple Hill, Kansas.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum