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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…

George G Ellis

George G Ellis was born 1846 to George and Mary Ellis in Morganfield, KY. He married Laura Harris Ellis (1852 – 1923) in 1879. George was a successful…

Market

Red Ace gas station market at N Green and 4th Streets.

136 N Main

136 N Main is a three-story, early 20th century, brick masonry commercial building with the first and second floor fenestration altered. The third floor retains a dentiled and…

Cap n Cork

Cap ‘n Cork, 2717 U.S. 41 North, John Wathen, co-owner Reference: Evansville Press May 19, 1978

Country Inn Tavern

Country Inn Tavern, formerly Pearson’s Tavern, located at 1650 N Green. Closed in 1983. It became Silver Spurs Club for a brief time in 1984.