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 100 block of East Sherman on the south side.
Before automobiles arrived in Hutchinson, this block of businesses was all liveries or blacksmiths. The building at 109-111 E. Sherman St. was built in 1900 as the Hoopes & Hickman Blacksmith Shop.
In 1904, it was the W.B. Hickman & Co. Blacksmiths and, in 1909, it was the Hains & Martin Blacksmiths.
By 1910, this block became motor row for Hutch.
In 1913, 109 E. Sherman St. was the Hutchinson Motor Car Co. owned by Elmer Asby and Albert Kirk. The first photo shows that business in 1915.
The location had a few other businesses in it from 1918 to 1932, like Chalmers Motor Sales, Adams Installment Goods and American Gear Co.
In 1932, Richard Welborn and Albert Rose opened Welborn & Rose Auto Parts & Machinists. Later, Welborn decided to go it alone at another location. The second photo shows the Rose family out front around 1950.
Many family members have been part of this business, including Albert Jr. being president from 1966 to 1990. The third photo shows Rose Motor Supply still at 109-111 E. Sherman St. today, with Keith Rose president of this long-standing family business.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum