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Echo Lanes

Opened in 1961 in the new Eastgate Shopping Center on Second Street. HENDERSON – “America’s biggest indoor sport’ got a big boost in Henderson during the past year…

Burger Chef

When you’re on the go . . go Burger Chef for the family favorite cheese burger. This is the one that’s 100% pure beef, Open Flame Broiled, and…

Herbert Sherman Hare Sr

Herbert Sherman (H. S.) Hare was born 13 Sept 1887 in Henderson, KY. Records indicate he was married first to Virgie Hare, and together they had a grocery…

W. T. Lambert & Son Insurance

William Thomas Lambert (1857-1931) and Pleasant John Lambert (1893-1958) insurance business located at 232 N. Main Street in the 1920’s.

Davis & Browder Livery

Davis and Browder Livery, Feed and Sale Stable was located at 319 First Street. References: Find a grave – Charles K Browder Evansville Courier and Press February 9,…

110 N Elm

Ruby’s Cafe “Where good friends meet & enjoy good eats” Mrs. Ruby Browder, Proprietor. Original Ruby’s Cafe location Also located at 110 N Elm was Norment’s Cafe, owned…

Palmer’s Service Station

Palmer’s was started in 1957 by Bill Palmer. At that time, Palmer’s Service Station was at the edge of town at was then the East Y, across from…

Herman T Vogel

Herman T. Vogel was born 17 Jan 1865 in Henderson, KY. Herman married Katherine (Katinka) Vogel (1866-1938) in 1887. In 1901, Herman Vogel, Albert Schreiber, and George Morris…

103 N Main

Melton and Springer Insurance, currently the location of Elizabeth Vaughn law office at the corner of N Main and First Street. National registry description: A Moderne-inspired, vernacular commercial…

Lesculene

Frank Boyett: Henderson man searched in vain for success with a pimple cream: Leslie E. Culver itched to market a pimple cream nearly 100 years ago, but wound…

E. W. Winstead

Elijah Worsham (E.W.) Winstead took over the whiskey distillery business from his father, A. S. Winstead. Reference: Pro Whiskey Men

Ohio Valley Banking and Trust

Built in 1904, the Ohio Valley Banking and Trust building sits at the SE corner of Main and Second Streets (140 N Main Street) Harris & Shopbell, architects,…