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 500 block of East Sherman.
William Kelly moved to Hutchinson in 1891 and, along with William Carr, partnered to establish the Monarch Flour Mill at Avenue D and Washington.
In 1905, William McMillian of the Kansas Grain Co. built a showcase home at 512 E. Sherman. It was an "Old Style" architectural design that had 28 rooms. The first photo shows that grand home.
Also in 1905, William Kelly broke off to establish the William Kelly Milling Co. at 400 S. Main Street. The second photo shows that venture in 1908.
Kelly's Famous Flour went on to become nationally successful.
In 1911, William McMillian sold out his interests here to move to Seattle, Washington. That included his 512 E. Sherman residence that he sold to William Kelly. His son Charles Kelly inherited the home, but in the 1950s it was subdivided into apartments.
In June of 1980, the 400 S. Main mill was vacated and razed.
In 1988, the 1500 E. Ave. B facility was sold to the Irsik-Doll Feed Co.
The third photo shows the 512 E. Sherman residence today, still multiple apartments, owned by Frankenfield Investments L.L.C. of Wichita.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum