Empty Lot/Unique Buffet

In 1906, W.J. Paulman moved this building from the old town, added a second story and opened the Unique Buffet. In 1907, he sold to the Marchineaus, but got the business back, remodeled, and called it the Midway Buffet. Still later, it was called the Palm Garden. In 1914, Scheela and Elliott again called it the Unique Buffet. By 1914, C.N. Wirt was operating his confectionery there and continued until about 1923. In October 1925, Minneapolis Brewing Company owned the property and sold it to James Pagedas, proprietor of the Boston Cafe. G.C. Peterson, who was operating the 18K Eat Shop there at the time discontinued his business and moved out. In 1926, the Red Owl Store moved in and were there for many years until they moved to the Masonic building. In 1935, the Tiger Store moved into the space. It later was known as the Gamble Store and managed by Ray Proctor for the number of years. Some of the other business places who occupied it were Scheela's Tavern, Sakrisons, Gift House Stamps, Falls Office Supply, and the Tool Shop. The building was eventually torn down in 1984.