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 300 block of South Main on the west side.
In 1954, the Blue Grill Cafe started up at 319 S. Main, co-owned by Jack Edgington and James Henry.
In 1958, Edward Beach started an electrical maintenance and supply company at 313 S. Main. Both of these businesses were at their locations for a long time. The first photo shows these businesses around Christmastime in 1970.
The second photo shows the Blue Grill interior with its waitstaff between 1956 to 1962, which included Iva Hahn Edgington, Tress Edgington and Robert Edgington.
The Blue Grill operated there until 1982, while Ed Beach Electric lasted until 1990.
After a business frontage remodeling, there have been a few short-time businesses in these locations, namely La-Tienda Mexican Grocery at 319 S. Main.
In 2002, Jake Bigger and Brandon Hildebrand started Innovative Tint and Graphics at 313 S. Main.
In 2010, John Davies replaced Brandon in the partnership and the business continues there today. The third photo shows the four business-addressed locations today. That includes 319, Swae'Lux Beauty and Beyond, 317, vacant, 315, Torres Kustom Upholstery and 313, still Innovative Tint and Graphics, with the property being owned by Travis and Courtney Kirk.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Anchor Inn and Anchor Away