Small Town Tech

The building that was here originally was built by J.J. Stone in 1908. Jake Greengard, formerly a clerk at Burton's store, and his brother Sam had their clothing store here for several years. In 1917, they sold to Markowitz and Sumerfield who also operated a clothing store. Bob Johnson, tailor, had his shop in the store and Martin Blomberg had a tin shop at the rear of the building. After Markowitz moved to the Klabundy building, Jack English had a pool hall here until he sold out to Nick Hnatiuk and Jack Franzen. In 1927, Hnatiuk became the sole owner and in 1933 established Nick's Hotel and Tavern which operated until 1940 when he sold to Frank Kuchen. The next occupant was a ladies dress shop called the Roselyn Shop owned by Maurice Banen. The building was also occupied by Stevenson's store and is now Small Town Tech.