811 N Main

Standing next to 815 N Main was a three story structure built in 1888 known as the Bretch Building. The architect was William L. Ross and the building served as the county courthouse for several years. The Bethel Business College was later located in this building.

.Between 1911 and 1917, Chas. N. Parsons is listed as the superintendent of the Bethel Commercial College, later the Newton Business College, located on the third floor. In the 1923, he is listed as the manager of Parsons Apartments. The building remained as the Parsons Apartments until the early 1960s.

Demolished in 1994.

Kristine Schmucker, Curator, Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, published 03/07/2015, Voice of Harvey County.