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 southeast corner of North Main Street and 25th Avenue.
Sept. 26, 1950, was the grand opening of the Ranch House Restaurant at 2420 N. Main, designed by Mann & Co. and built by Foy Construction of Hutch. It was owned and operated by G.C. Fowler, a former salesman for Krause Plow Corp. Fowler had previously spent 12 years in the restaurant business in Texas.
In 1952, Janice and Hervy Franklin bought the operation from Fowler. The first photo shows the business advertising at that time.
Between 1959 and 1961, Sam Meranda owned it.
Between 1961 and 1968, Zenny Leonida owned it. The Leonida family was renowned for the "Hollywood Grill" and the Airport Steakhouse.
In 1969, it was the Steer Inn Restaurant, owned by Bill Holdren.
Between 1971 and 1973, it was the Family Center.
Between 1975 and 1979, it was the Thunderbird Home Improvement Center, owned by Jim Schwinn.
In 1980, it became Jeanie's Beautiful People place, with Jeanie Harvell. The second photo shows the property today, operating as the State Fair Shopping Center. The property is owned by Ncr Investments L.L.C., care of Mark Foy.
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