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 2500 block of North Main Street on the east side.
In 1932, Harry Coberly partnered with Carl Hayes and opened a drug store at 4th and Plum.
By 1935, Harry was on his own and eventually opened many more stores: Locations like 5th and Adams in 1935, 1301 N. Main in 1938, 26th and Main in 1953 and even in the Northgate Center in 1965.
In 1956, he partnered with Vivian Mammel and they constructed the Larkland Shopping Center at 26th and Main, with Haskard Construction as general contractor. The first photo shows the shopping center at construction completion in April of 1956, with signage starting to go up.
The second photo shows the shopping center at opening in May 1956 with seven retail stores like Ben Franklins and Roberts Sports Shop.
The third photo shows the Larkland Shopping Center today with more stores like the Larkland Barber Shop with Bruce and Cheryl Hoyle. The current owner is the Larkland Shopping Center, Inc., c/o Mark Coberly.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Gambino's Pizza
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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