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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 14:30:48 GMT -5
Thanks George and I have posted this on that post:
Furniture Store Name: Banner-Whitehill, Inc. at 631 Washington Street. Nanc (an active board member) found that store name. Now, George says it is Buchanan & Jones Furniture Store. Nanc thinks George is correct. Knowing George he probably hit the nail on the head.
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 14:32:23 GMT -5
Westermeier Hardware Store & Schaefer Mill 1015 3rd Street & 1014 3rd Street ( Mill was corner of California & 3rd) Columbus, Indiana Comment: The family is shopping and Mom & Dad are looking over the roller irons near the wringer washers. The younger child is looking at the toys for sale on the window counter. Through the window you can view part of Schaefer Mill and back side of Cummins Engine Company.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus+indiana&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus%2Bindiana%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D525&imgurl=9d53ba5007ed2938Source of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was take from the Google hosted Time Inc/LIFE Photos Archive. Permission was granted March 16, 2009 to post selected pictures and our discussions relative to the pictures.. Time Inc. approval was given to the Columbus Historical Message board.. The photos are for personal use and not for commercial use per Time Inc.
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Post by sdurnal on Mar 23, 2009 14:51:40 GMT -5
Immediately over the gentleman's right shoulder, arcoss the street, was also a frozen food locker used by my family (and many others) prior to 1962, when we moved to the country.
BTW, thanks for these precious photos, and keep 'em coming.
Regards,
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 14:56:35 GMT -5
5th Street & Franklin Street 1949 and 1950Columbus, Indiana Comment: Old City Hall and the First Christian Church. The church was built in 1942 and City Hall 1895. Look at the 1940 designs of automobiles and how small the trees are near the church.  Picture Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus+indiana&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus%2Bindiana%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D525&imgurl=127137e8f2dfeaab
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Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.
This photo was take from the Google hosted Time Inc/LIFE Photos Archive. Permission was granted March 16, 2009 to post selected pictures and our discussions relative to the pictures.. Time Inc. approval was given to the Columbus Historical Message board.. The photos are for personal use and not for commercial use per Time Inc.
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Post by sdurnal on Mar 23, 2009 15:25:09 GMT -5
This isn't probably the place, but excuse me as I'm new to this forum. The magnificent aroma of the coffee grinder is the thing I remember most about this A&P. (and I have never been a coffee drinker)
Regards,
Posted after viewing the photos on post #69, but wound up ahead somehow.
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 15:29:47 GMT -5
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 23, 2009 15:43:47 GMT -5
Immediately over the gentleman's right shoulder, arcoss the street, was also a frozen food locker used by my family (and many others) prior to 1962, when we moved to the country.
BTW, thanks for these precious photos, and keep 'em coming.
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 23, 2009 15:51:05 GMT -5
I can't get over what a fantastic job Francis Miller did...he caught just about every feel of what it was like to live in Columbus during this time. And, after all, isn't that what happens to you when you look at them?
To me, they're like opening up Christmas presents...
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 16:00:36 GMT -5
Well It Is Time For A Walk Down Washington Street East Side Going SouthColumbus, Indiana Trip: The little trip will be a stop at Nagles, then a brief stop at Sears and then we will stop and look in at J. O'Bryan's Jewelry to see if anyone we know is working. Now, if I have enough money I'll stop at Sap's or the Popcorn/Nut Shop near 5th Street. If we keep going we might be able to see a 3D movie at the Mode Theater past 4th Street.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=site:tbn0.google.com+columbus+indiana&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsite:tbn0.google.com%2Bcolumbus%2Bindiana%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den&imgurl=4ed5a0eea3f665d9Source of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was take from the Google hosted Time Inc/LIFE Photos Archive. Permission was granted March 16, 2009 to post selected pictures and our discussions relative to the pictures.. Time Inc. approval was given to the Columbus Historical Message board.. The photos are for personal use and not for commercial use per Time Inc.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 23, 2009 16:49:02 GMT -5
A&P was famous for those big coffee grinders. What was it called? I think their beans were "Eight O'Clock" brand. I remember them from the A&P in my other home town. Still remember that wonderful smell and the sound of the grinder as it poured into the bag I still like the smell better than the taste of coffee  This isn't probably the place, but excuse me as I'm new to this forum. The magnificent aroma of the coffee grinder is the thing I remember most about this A&P. (and I have never been a coffee drinker) Regards, Posted after viewing the photos on post #69, but wound up ahead somehow.
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Post by nancs on Mar 23, 2009 16:49:59 GMT -5
The LIFE photo 'find' is surely as exciting as Christmas, as David, mentioned. Almost equally as thrilling, and yes, I have been 'watching,' is the resulting increase in readership of the boards, as well as the new folks registering as members---------------- WELCOME. And yes, to answer one newcomer's comment-----------by all means, one and all/members and guests, please add your input about this wonderful collection of Columbus photos by photographer, Francis Miller, in the LIFE/1950s thread. A simple memory may well open the door for further exploration of a photograph by another........................and truly, in 2009, we are having the opportunity to explore and write about days gone by in Columbus, Indiana. What an opportunity we have to document history. Thanks to one and all, your efforts, your comments, your memories make these message boards come alive. Nanc  |
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Post by nancs on Mar 23, 2009 17:00:30 GMT -5
Perfect example as to what I said in my last post-----Thanks, Ricky, as I had gotten up to check, after reading a member's comment about the aroma of A & P coffee, a very small red tin bank that for as long as I can remember, I have kept in my fridge, filled 'with cold, hard cash,' and my memory bank said---------I had gotten it at the A & P store, perhaps when the store opened----------and on this bank it does say, 'Eight O'Clock,' as well as Freshly Roasted, Ground to Order, One of A & P's Fine Coffees. Nanc A&P was famous for those big coffee grinders. What was it called? I think their beans were "Eight O'Clock" brand. I remember them from the A&P in my other home town. Still remember that wonderful smell and the sound of the grinder as it poured into the bag I still like the smell better than the taste of coffee This isn't probably the place, but excuse me as I'm new to this forum. The magnificent aroma of the coffee grinder is the thing I remember most about this A&P. (and I have never been a coffee drinker) Regards, Posted after viewing the photos on post #69, but wound up ahead somehow. |
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 23, 2009 17:00:57 GMT -5
Banner-Whitehill was at 631 Washington and Buchanan &-Jones was at 611 Washington. They were both in that same block during that time frame. Thanks George and I have posted this on that post: Furniture Store Name: Banner-Whitehill, Inc. at 631 Washington Street. Nanc (an active board member) found that store name. Now, George says it is Buchanan & Jones Furniture Store. Nanc thinks George is correct. Knowing George he probably hit the nail on the head. |
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 17:18:45 GMT -5
Ricky I added your information with Nanc and George's comment at the original post. Thanks.........
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 23, 2009 17:42:47 GMT -5
The "original" A&P was in the same place as the picture with the Kroger. Kroger apparently moved in after A&P moved across the street. They were both at 601 Washington.  This is not one of the Life pictures. |
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Post by David Sechrest on Mar 23, 2009 18:52:23 GMT -5
Ricky, the paper listed the old A&P's address as 608 Washington St. The new building that opened in 1941 was at 614 Washington. I don't know who may have moved into 608 after A&P moved out. Maybe that building was demolished shortly after the opening. Anyone know?The "original" A&P was in the same place as the picture with the Kroger. Kroger apparently moved in after A&P moved across the street. They were both at 601 Washington.
This is not one of the Life pictures. [/size]
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Post by nancs on Mar 23, 2009 19:14:28 GMT -5
Okay, my 'memory says' that Krogers was at this address/location during the war years, as that is when I can remember going there with my mom to do the grocery shopping and 'lugging it all home' on the bus, since we basically didn't have the 'gas ration stamps' to use the car, and my dad rode a motor scooter to work. Basically, I am saying that Krogers was at this location at 6th/Washington. I have NO recollection of A & P til there was the 'new store.' Anyone else with input? Nanc ;-) The "original" A&P was in the same place as the picture with the Kroger. Kroger apparently moved in after A&P moved across the street. They were both at 601 Washington. This is not one of the Life pictures. |
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 19:49:03 GMT -5
Nanc Said:
I only remember the Super A & P located next to the DX Station on the West side of Washington in one of the first pictures I posted with the Taxi cab out front and a big traffic jam. RER
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 20:32:12 GMT -5
A Spectacular View From The First Christian Church Across 5th Street To the Irwin/Sweeney Home5th & Lafayette Streets Columbus, Indiana Comment: This picture has been discussed for the last two days and numerous board members seem to think this picture was taken from the inside of the First Christian Church. During the 1940s/1950s the old Library had no view such as this. Also, behind the library was a very old church that would not have had this view and it was torn down. So, this is our combined best guess. Citizens Pictured: It appears to be J. Irwin Miller and his wife to the left talking with two unknown church members in front of the church.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus+indiana&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus%2Bindiana%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D525&imgurl=bea54c682a960fceSource of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was take from the Google hosted Time Inc/LIFE Photos Archive. Permission was granted March 16, 2009 to post selected pictures and our discussions relative to the pictures.. Time Inc. approval was given to the Columbus Historical Message board.. The photos are for personal use and not for commercial use per Time Inc.
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Post by RER on Mar 23, 2009 20:48:55 GMT -5
Washington Street From Almost 2nd Street Going North211/15 Washington Street (Graham Motor address) Columbus, IndianaComment: Notice Graham Motors that sold Buick cars on the right. My mother in the later part of the 1950s was the accountant at Graham Motors. Later a Mr. Todd went into partnership with Mr. Graham and they renamed the company to Graham Todd Buick. Not to long before 1960 Graham Todd moved to Franklin Street across the street from the old Lincoln School on the corner of 2nd & Franklin. Additional View Comments: Notice the old trolley and rails had been removed and covered with asphalt down the center of the road. The cars shown are dated in the 1930s and 1940s. A pool hall was located past the Buick dealership. Then down further was A. Tross and a few other businesses before 3rd Street. The Bartholomew County Courthouse is on the left.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus+indiana&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus%2Bindiana%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D525&imgurl=df403a68802d9f19Source of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was take from the Google hosted Time Inc/LIFE Photos Archive. Permission was granted March 16, 2009 to post selected pictures and our discussions relative to the pictures.. Time Inc. approval was given to the Columbus Historical Message board.. The photos are for personal use and not for commercial use per Time Inc.
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