Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the northeast corner of North Main and 25th Avenue.
The blond-brick building at 2500 N. Main was constructed in 1946 by Owen S. Boone for $3,200. It was to be his new Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners. The first photo shows this business in 1952.
Owen and his family, Cecil and Clarence, first started in the laundry business in 1917 at 534 E. Ave. E. The second photo shows that first attempt in this field.
It was also the residence of Clarence. As time went on, part of the family was Ineeda Laundry and part was Ideal Laundry. But by 1946, it was just Owen and the Ideal Laundry.
In 1966, Wallace Craig took over the Ideal Laundry at 25th and Main.
Between 1969 and 1974, it became the American Uniform Rental Inc.
In 1976, the 2500 N. Main building was remodeled into multiple retail outlets. The third photo shows 2500 N. Main today, now known as the North Main Center and owned by First Choice Leasing L.L.C.
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