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Henderson Tire and Retreading, now Purcell Tires Google Location The Merger of Schmidt Service Center. Inc., and the Henderson Recapping Co. resulted in the formation of the Henderson…
219 N Green Street. World famous Hamburgers, homemade bean soup and chili, and special breakfast. The local diner, which had three booths and 10 stools at the counter,…
The Gleaner of Dec. 13, 1940, reported Atlas Tack Corp. of Fairhaven, Massachusetts planned to open a factory in the building; it operated there from 1941 until Oct….
The streetcars began running in 1889 and for the first five years they were powered by mules. In 1894 the system switched to electric power, which upped the…
The Hotel Kingdon (Kingdon Hotel) located at 231 Second Street. Erected in 1890-91 by Louis P. and Charles F. Kleiderer and originally named “Hotel Henderson”. Demolition began on…
“The Tri-state’s friendly roller rink.” Located on Watson lane References: Gleaner: Henderson County’s refurbished bridges span gap between past and future By Chuck Stinnett
Pearson’s Tavern was located at 1650 N Green. Owner and operator Carl Pearson. The tavern later became Country Inn.
Mike Levy was Kentucky’s oldest practicing pharmacist when he finally retired in 1960 at age 94. He had been dispensing drugs since at least 1890. “He was of…