1948
After years of cramped library conditions in the City Building, the library board purchased the lot on the northeast corner of Walnut and Elm for the future construction of a new library. The property was the home of Miss Mary Italin for many years.
Jefferson School at Cooper closed.
The United States Supreme Court banned religious education in public schools, ending a 22-year run of religious classes for Washington youth taught during school by local ministers.
In January the Washington State Bank opened in the old Denhart Bank building at 101 Washington Square.
In January the Washington State Bank opened in the old Denhart Bank building at 101 Washington Square.
In a move that would set off a business migration westward, Sauder Brothers opened their furniture store on Peoria Street, in the building we now know as The Blend.
In a move that would set off a business migration westward, Sauder Brothers opened their furniture store on Peoria Street, in the building we now know as The Blend.
Full military rites for Pfc. Russell Duvall, the first of Washington’s war dead to be returned from overseas, were conducted by the Washington American Legion Post No. 100 at graveside services January 11, at Glendale cemetery.
Full military rites for Pfc. Russell Duvall, the first of Washington’s war dead to be returned from overseas, were conducted by the Washington American Legion Post No. 100 at graveside services January 11, at Glendale cemetery.
Essig Motors began construction on the west side of town. Owner John Essig Jr. (left) was killed during early construction. Brother Henry Essig would take over the firm and see it through.
Essig Motors began construction on the west side of town. Owner John Essig Jr. (left) was killed during early construction. Brother Henry Essig would take over the firm and see it through.
The long-time brick structures at 121 North Main Street (seen in the 1947 picture at left) burnt in a tremendous fire in February and would be rebuilt with new businesses by November in the buildings that still stand on the property today.
The long-time brick structures at 121 North Main Street (seen in the 1947 picture at left) burnt in a tremendous fire in February and would be rebuilt with new businesses by November in the buildings that still stand on the property today.