Old Green Mortuary

This building was constructed in 1912 to house the Empress Theatre. It opened on June 1st, showing movies and vaudeville every night. The theatre was managed by W.M. Fancher. Later, F.B. Green operated Green's 5 & 10 store at this location along with a millinery shop ran by Mrs. Green. Green started using the building as a mortuary around 1916. At the same time, Green rented out part of the building to other small businesses, such as Trask and Robb Real Estate and Border Dray and Fuel. In 1965, Grover Green built a new mortuary on 4th Street, but continued to make his home in the old building's upstairs apartments. It was common then to see orders of caskets and hardware supplies being delivered at the same time. Since 1983, the building has changed hands several times.