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600 S Main

Charles Kriel had a tavern and grocery at 600 S Main Street as far back as 1880. By 1945 it was T. A. Pryor’s grocery, and then Bryan…

Fred Paff Grocery

Fred Paff (1862-1927) ran a grocery store and saloon at 940 Washington Street. The location is now a parking lot. Mr. Paff was apparently quite a good word…

Park Machine Shop

Park Machine Shop has been around since at least 1909, originally located across the street at 419 First Street. It’s been at its current location of 426 First…

A 1956 aerial view looking East from US 41 N.

A 1956 aerial view looking East from US 41 N. Electric Motors, at right, and KY Gasoline Transport Service are visible. Electric Motors, 2204 US 41 N, is…

Windy’s Lunch

William O. and Verna Windhaus and daughter Eleanor Windhaus Tillotson (right) at Windy’s at 509 Atkinson Street, across from Atlas Tack, in 1944.

Reliable Dry Cleaners

Reliable Dry Cleaners at the corner of Washington and Holloway streets. This building later became Payne’s Dry Cleaning. Buddy and Wanda Watson owned the business. They also owned…

Buds Motor & Electric

Bud’s Motor & Electric owned and operated by Lester C. (Bud) Echols.

Buckman’s Ashland Station

Buckman’s Ashland Station at 1201 S Green Street.

Mike’s Tavern

Mike’s Tavern was located at 138 S Holloway. It later became Hopper’s, Red Rooster, and Spanky’s.

Caton’s One Stop Service

Caton’s One Stop Service near the old North Y at North Green Street and Richardson Avenue. Owner Noble Caton.

Reliable Archery Company

Reliable Archery Company on US 41 North near Watson Lane, labeled the “Archery Headquarters of the South.” The company manufactured archery equipment and the owners were Buddy and…

Bienvenue Wine

Bienvenue Wine, made and bottled by Harry Soaper. Henderson Evening Journal • Mon, Sep 20, 1909:The old Soaper homestead, on the Zion pike, is famous for its fine…