February 9, 1932: Ideal Dry Goods Relocates
The Ideal Dry Goods store opened on this date in its new location in the Chatham Building on West Fourth Street. The women’s garment business was in its 20th year of operation, and moved...
Tagged: West Fourth Street
January 30, 1910: Services at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
On this date: January 30, 1910. The first services were held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Fourth and Cherry Streets. The previous church was located at Fourth and Marshall Streets, but was too small...
January 2, 1940: Fire on West Fourth Street
On this date, January 2, 1940: The Variety Fruit Store at 314 West Fourth Street had a visit from the fire department when the two-burner oil stove in the store caught fire and exploded....