503 - 505 N Main

These building appear on the Sanborn maps as early as 1886. An early photo from 1890 gives clues to the original entry for 503 N Main. Both facades have been heavily modified from their original appearances.

In 1890, the Land Loan & Insurance Office of C. F. Claassen was located at this address (see photo #2). The building was owned by Henry Brunner, a Civil War veteran and Harvey County early settler. Other businesses included a billiard hall run by Josiah Foltz and the office for Dr. S. A. Newhall, Homeopathist. People identified in photo are left standing - C. F. Claassen. right, Josiah Foltz, Henry Brunner.

Businesses in the 1957 photograph: Firestone Store 501, House of Fabrics 505, Whittle's Shoe Store 507, Goodyear Service Store 509.

In 1968, Evelyn's Fabric Shop was located at 505 N Main.

Sometime after 1968, 503 N Main was modified to this tudoresque facade.

(Billie Wilson, Kristine Schmucker)