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Grusin’s Department Store

It appears Samuel H Grusin had opened a department store in Henderson before he moved to Evansville and ran a successful business there for many years.

737 Second Street

737 Second Street has been home to the Anchor Saloon, Bright Spot Tavern, Petals & More, and now Henderson Brewing Co.

Dr Karl H Beyer

Karl Henry Beyer was born 28 Jul 1887 Paducah, Kentucky, to Johann Conrad Beyer (1848-1928) and Katherine M. Lehrer (1860-1903). Karl married Lennie M. Beadles Beyer (1883-1977). The…

Charlie’s Small Engine Repair

Charlie’s small engine repair was located at 1318 Pringle Street.

Top Cat Service Stations

Top Cat Service Stations had 4 Henderson locations:330 N Green1139 N Green1335 S GreenSecond Street at Priest “By 1967 we were up and going, eventually having four locations…

120 N Elm

At 120 North Elm Street, what looks like a straightforward early 20th-century commercial building turns out to be something far more layered, a place where multiple pieces of…

McClellan & Baskett

McClellan & Baskett, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries. “We Feed the People” Henry Bascom McClellan was born 5 May 1853 to James H McClellan and Jane Walker….

Ralph’s Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q

Ralph’s Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q was located at 739 N Green Street. This location was previously H S Hare BBQ and Greg’s Hickory Pit. “8th and Green has been…

Brickyard Plaza

Clark’s discount department store in Brickyard Plaza at 1321 Second Street, which later became Cook’s and is now Big Lots.

Dog Killer

There must have been a real problem with wild dogs in the last century. The city approved Mr. Posey Bailey as Dog Killer on 19 May 1896.

To Little Sallie

Evansville Journal April 8, 1884

733 Second Street

733 Second street has been home to: Chas. Schultz Grocery, J E Blanford Urma store, Red Front Cash & Carry Store #4, Swap Shop, Hoffman’s Antiques, Melton’s Knitting…