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 early downtown history, which has seen one significant flood after another from Cow Creek spilling out of its banks.
The first was in 1877, when Hutch was just six years old. These photos were from T.H. Jackson, Lot #43, one of the first photographers here locally. The first photo shows Sherman and Main, looking north, with the First National Bank on the left.
The second photo shows the McKee and Bloom Livery - Sales and Feed Stable at 16-24 W. 2nd.
The third photo shows 2nd and Main looking south at the Empey & Burell signage at 113 N. Main. They were a grocer and bakery. This one required deep search in the newspaper archives to pinpoint the location.
The fourth photo shows what that view looks like today.
Many attempts were made over the years to fix the flooding problems, from straightening the canal, to constructing the Harsha Canal, culminating with the Cow Creek Diversion Canal in 1955 finally working.
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Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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