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 14th Avenue and North Main.
In the 1920s, Clarence Everett was a successful grocer with three local stores. In 1929, he decided to expand even further and have the Stamey Construction Company build a new structure at 1323 N. Main for his new food market. The first photo shows this new venture at opening.
In 1939, J.S. Dillon and Sons had a nice grocery store at 1227 N. Main where Engineering Consultants now resides. Ray Dillon wanted to expand both his store size and marketplace share. Dillon made Clarence Everett an offer he couldn't refuse. Dillon purchased the Everett Food Market in December of 1939 and remodeled the building in 1940.
He hired M.C. Foy and Sons Construction to remodel and add on to the 1323 N. Main building for $12,000. March 11, 1940, was the grand opening of Dillons Store #8. The second photo shows the store today, now addressed as 1319-21 N. Main, still active after 84 years of service.
The building and property is now owned by Dillon Companies Inc. c/o Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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