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 800 block of North Main on the east side.
In 1950, the Safeway grocery store company decided to build another store in Hutchinson. A roundtop with brick walls was constructed at 820 N. Main, just north of First Baptist Church.
The grand opening was in March of 1951. The first photo shows the busy store in 1957.
The second photo shows that store in the background during a parade showing off some of Wade Patton's antique automobiles.
This Safeway was active between 1951 to 1962.
In 1964, Banker's Investment Co. remodeled the space and had multiple office spaces within the building.
In 1978, the Security Pacific Finance Co. took over ownership, but was only there until 1985.
In 1987, the building was expanded and the Quest Center was born. This became an incubator for small businesses and the address was changed to 1 E. 9th. The third photo shows this enterprise about 1990.
In September 2013, HutchCC dedicated the Bob & Lou Peel Allied Health Center into this location. The fourth photo shows the 1 E. 9th property today, still owned by HutchCC, that includes StartUp Hutch, which still includes the original 820 N. Main building.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum