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 3rd and North Maple.
In 1927, brothers W.R. and J.R. Cody were specializing in long-distance hauling and storage. They decided to build a very heavy-duty storage facility at 229 E. 3rd. The first photo shows the construction (close to finishing) that winter.
The structure housed the Cody Transfer & Storage Co. until 1937.
In 1939, it became the Heazler Cartage Co.
In 1947, the Baldwin family purchased the building and it housed the Barnett Warehouse Co. between 1947 to 1968.
In 1970, Carl McCoy made it the McCoy Discount Furniture Warehouse but only for a year or so. The second photo shows the McCoy enterprise there.
In 1971, Bernie Wray bought the building and it became the longtime home of Wray & Sons Roofing and Storage. Bernie Wray also stored his huge collection of vintage automobiles until his passing. The third photo shows the 229 E. 3rd building today, still the Wray Roofing business after 54 years there, and owned by Greg and Cliff Wray. The property is all part of the Wray Properties L.L.C.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum