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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 27, 2009 20:21:32 GMT -5
Where is or was this wonderful 1950's ranch house?  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus,+indiana+source:life&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus,%2Bindiana%2Bsource:life%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D108&imgurl=3b06275ed490a207 Date taken: January 1950 Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc. This black and white photo was taken 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 27, 2009 20:34:00 GMT -5
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 27, 2009 20:58:39 GMT -5
A slightly different view of the Tasty Popcorn and Nut Shop. You can really see how it stands out from the building behind it. This is the triangular corner where years earlier the train used to cross coming from railroad square. Nancs remembers that before the nut shop building was built that this corner was used for performances or displays during street festivals.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus,+indiana+source:life&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus,%2Bindiana%2Bsource:life%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D198&imgurl=e3bbe45af032ad85 Date taken: January 1950 Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc. This black and white photo was taken 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 27, 2009 21:41:19 GMT -5
This is the reception area to J. Irwin millers office on the second floor of the "Irwin's Bank" building at 3rd and Washington. Since he was head of both Cummins and Irwin-Union bank and the other family business as well, he always had his office here. I love the ceiling in this space.  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus,+indiana+source:life&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus,%2Bindiana%2Bsource:life%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D198&imgurl=30729e3b0f6557e7 J. Irwin Miller in his office at 3d and Washington. J. Irwin Miller is behind the desk and on the right side of the picture is Earl Pulse who was President of Union Starch. Union Starch Co had their offices in the building as well. Notice the view of the courthouse from his window!  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%3D504&imgurl=c11a843e9019b36fDate taken: January 1950 Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc. These black and white photos were taken 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 27, 2009 22:13:04 GMT -5
Westermeier Hardware Store 1015 3rd Street (South side of 3rd St.)Columbus, Indiana Dates: 1940s & 1950s Comments: Westermeier store sold a vast amount of products. This included toys shown in the windows, old wringer type clothes washers, stoves, water heaters, kitchen appliances, tools, nuts/bolts, screws, toys and refrigerators. Going down 3rd Street to the left of the picture was the intersection, before crossing over Hawcreek bridge. Once, over the bridge on the right was Stadler Meat Packing Company. The street then was named State Street of East Columbus at that point. I Remember: Standing outside waiting on my father that had gone inside to buy some Christmas things. I was standing about where the two cars are parked looking at the toys inside. My father didn't want me to go inside because of whatever he was buying I guess had to be a secret. I may have been 6 years old then. (not sure of age) 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=05c0ace42a08e26aSource of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was taken 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 27, 2009 23:07:02 GMT -5
A Trip Down South (east side of street) Washington Street Starting At Lord's Womens Clothing Store 1949s and 1950 The address list below is going South toward 5th Street (1950) Starting Near Short 6th St. (start @ 2nd street light pole) 533 Lord's Shop (women's clothing)
529 Vogue Furniture Inc.
527 Goodyear Service Store
525 ½ Elite Beauty Shop
J. Carl Haney (photographer)
525 Sap's Bakery & Delicatessen
523 Neal Paint & Wall Paper Store
521 Farmers Production Credit Assn.
Raymond E. Sawyer (optometrist)
519 Singer Sewing Machine Co.
517 Benzol Co. Inc. (Cleaners and dyers)
515 Frohman's Ready-to-Wear (women’s Clothing)
513 Hoosier Meat Market
509 Davis Cleaners
503 Orville J. Kelly (popcorn & nuts)
501 Smith's Jewelry Inc. (Corner) 5th Street  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=46912c3456762726Source of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was taken 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 27, 2009 23:16:51 GMT -5
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Post by RER on Mar 27, 2009 23:21:25 GMT -5
J. Irwin Miller At His Desk Talking With Business Men301 Washington & 3rd Street (upstairs)Columbus, Indiana Look through the window: The Bartholomew County Courthouse is partially shown across 3rd Street going West. UPDATE: J. Irwin Miller behind desk and on his right is Earl Pulse. Mr. Pulse was President of Union Starch at that time, per Nanc and my brother.  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=c11a843e9019b36fSource of picture(s):
Date taken: January 01, 1950
Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc.This black and white photo was taken 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 28, 2009 0:02:32 GMT -5
Vyron Galbraith and his family: wife Elizabeth and daughters Nedra and Janet (the youngest one). They lived at 2003 Central and Vyron was a Toolmaker at Noblitt-sparks (Arvin). They were photographed all over town, working, shopping and at home. We have heard from daughter Janet who still lives in Columbus and she remembered the photoshoot and remembers her Dad being very proud of the pictures even though they were never published. They sure made a perfect 50's family. Check out that tiny 1950 TV, bet it was an Arvin brand!  Picture URL Link Address (Time Inc Standard): images.google.com/hosted/life/l?q=columbus+indiana+source:life&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcolumbus%2Bindiana%2Bsource:life%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D180%26um%3D1&imgurl=534ad086a51cf67fDate taken: January 1950 Photographer: Francis Miller © Time Inc. This black and white photo was taken 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 nancs on Mar 28, 2009 8:40:35 GMT -5
Good morning, and WELCOME to all the folks taking a look at the LIFE photos-----------------Enjoy, and do comment, please, and be a part of writing this '1950 page' of Columbus history. In reference to the 'popcorn stand,' there at about 5th and Washington, check out this post, 1940s thread, p. 19, reply 183, for a photo of that corner BEFORE the 'popcorn stand and the jewelry store. Interesting comparison. columbusin.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=columbusdecade&action=display&thread=68&page=19Nanc  |
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Post by RER on Mar 28, 2009 10:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 28, 2009 10:30:35 GMT -5
Somewhere else in that section it was noted that in 1950 it was the John S. McGinnis Popcorn stand and in the 1953 it was listed as Orville Kelly popcorn. Elsewhere in these Life posts shows John McGinnis and his real estate company. Good morning, and WELCOME to all the folks taking a look at the LIFE photos-----------------Enjoy, and do comment, please, and be a part of writing this '1950 page' of Columbus history. In reference to the 'popcorn stand,' there at about 5th and Washington, check out this post, 1940s thread, p. 19, reply 183, for a photo of that corner BEFORE the 'popcorn stand and the jewelry store. Interesting comparison. columbusin.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=columbusdecade&action=display&thread=68&page=19Nanc |
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Post by RER on Mar 28, 2009 10:45:35 GMT -5
Nanc said: Somewhere else in that section it was noted that in 1950 it was the John S. McGinnis Popcorn stand and in the 1953 it was listed as Orville Kelly popcorn. Elsewhere in these Life posts shows John McGinnis and his real estate company.
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Post by guest on Mar 28, 2009 11:27:59 GMT -5
I am really enjoying these pics from life that all of you board members are doing on here.I noticed the groc. ads. and thought if we could buy like that now we could really save.wow those days are gone forever.keep up the good work.hagd
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Post by katie on Mar 28, 2009 12:06:06 GMT -5
It is really fun to read about the popcorn stand, as my husband and I was just talking about it the other day. We used to buy peanuts there when we went to the Rio and buy pop corn in the show and mix the peanuts in our popcorn. Also, was there a restaurant in the corner behind the stand?
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Post by nancs on Mar 28, 2009 12:23:10 GMT -5
Up to now, I have been the 'secretary' in this 'experience' and frankly haven't given a 'try' at posting LIFE photos according to the required LIFE guidelines.  However and whereas, with that said-----I believe, that there are a number of photos of 'the John McGinnis family,' some attending church, dining as a family, and one, I believe, of Mr. McGinnis showing a home to, likely prospective buyers. Nanc Somewhere else in that section it was noted that in 1950 it was the John S. McGinnis Popcorn stand and in the 1953 it was listed as Orville Kelly popcorn. Elsewhere in these Life posts shows John McGinnis and his real estate company. Good morning, and WELCOME to all the folks taking a look at the LIFE photos-----------------Enjoy, and do comment, please, and be a part of writing this '1950 page' of Columbus history. In reference to the 'popcorn stand,' there at about 5th and Washington, check out this post, 1940s thread, p. 19, reply 183, for a photo of that corner BEFORE the 'popcorn stand and the jewelry store. Interesting comparison. columbusin.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=columbusdecade&action=display&thread=68&page=19Nanc |
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Post by RER on Mar 28, 2009 12:25:20 GMT -5
Hi Katie,
Maybe, the one you are talking about is in blue below.
During 1953 here is a brief from Washington & 5th Street. You asked about a restaurant and this is the best I could do (North side of street even numbers):
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408 Milton Hat Shop (milliners)
409 Smith Studios (photographers)
410 John S. McGinnis (real estate)
414-16 Anderson's (women's clothes)
414 Fifth Street Sandwich Shop
415 Luci-Marie Beauty Shop
417 Earl W. Hawes Insurance
418 Polly's Barber Shop
419 Wille Food Shop (restaurant) This was across street from Rio Theater
420 Rio Theater
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Post by jdhinkle on Mar 28, 2009 12:35:25 GMT -5
I THOUGHT I WOULD ADD A LITTLE TIDBIT TO THIS DISCUSSION I'M PRETTY SURE THE 414 SANDWICH SHOP MENTIONED IS ONE OF THE THREE SHOPS STARTED IN COLUMBUS BUY WINFRED HINKLE SPECIFICALLY THIS SHOP AND THE ONE ON FOURTH STREET LATER BECOMING FAMOUS AS THE LUCAS BROS Hi Katie, Maybe, the one you are talking about is in blue below. During 1953 here is a brief from Washington & 5th Street. You asked about a restaurant and this is the best I could do (North side of street even numbers):Address408 Milton Hat Shop (milliners) 409 Smith Studios (photographers) 410 John S. McGinnis (real estate) 414-16 Anderson's (women's clothes) 414 Fifth Street Sandwich Shop 415 Luci-Marie Beauty Shop 417 Earl W. Hawes Insurance 418 Polly's Barber Shop 419 Wille Food Shop (restaurant) This was across street from Rio Theater 420 Rio Theater |
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Mar 28, 2009 12:43:19 GMT -5
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Post by jdhinkle on Mar 28, 2009 12:55:54 GMT -5
MAYBE I CAN GET THE NAMES STARTED THE MAN AT THE EXTREME RIGHT I THINK IS RAY FROHMAN The Columbus Leadership That Brought Your Family Jobs & Your Great City "Leaping Forward""Our Quality of Life Was Affected By These Leader's Visions & Planning For The Most Part In 1950 Forward"The picture below seems to show the City Mayor Robert L. Stevenson conducting a Columbus business civic and planning meeting with the top CEOs, during January 1950. Mr. Stevenson is facing the board with his back to the picture. At the direct end of the table is J. Irwin Miller. On Mr. Millers right in picture is Carl Reeves and Left is Glenn Thompson. UPDATE of Names: The man next to Carl Reeves is possibly Q.G. Noblitt (a founder/ CEO) of Arvins; and the man next to him could be Loren K. Evans a former President of Arvins. The information was provided by George a board member.We are in the process of identifying all the board members and will update this post as we get confirmation from you folks and other members on the broads. If you know a person in the picture please post a comment. Thank you.  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%26sa%3DN&imgurl=cb0eae92802a51a0Source 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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