This was part of the 300 block that was torn down for the 1st National Bank.
Appears to have been built between 1897 and 1905
1905- building was there. Labeled as "Rest" on Sanborn Fire map
1915- Barber Shop and Cigar Factory
Jan 1922- ad E.C. McKeever (selling gas)
Feb 1922-was World Tire Store by G.H. Laube and Co.
1935- McGlynns tire and Battery
1949- Leeth Auto Electric repair
1953- Benard TV and Radio
1955- Dr. Harlan W Platte Veterinarian
1956- Ad for Waverly CLean Towel Service. Insurance and retirement benefits.
Dec 1974 Brayton Electric
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316 East Bremer- World Tire Stores
This was part of the 300 block that was torn down for the 1st National Bank.
Appears to have been built between 1897 and 1905 1905- building was there. Labeled as "Rest" on Sanborn Fire map 1915- Barber Shop and Cigar Factory Jan 1922- ad E.C. McKeever (selling gas) Feb 1922-was World Tire Store by G.H. Laube and Co. 1935- McGlynns tire and Battery 1949- Leeth Auto Electric repair 1953- Benard TV and Radio 1955- Dr. Harlan W Platte Veterinarian 1956- Ad for Waverly CLean Towel Service. Insurance and retirement benefits. Dec 1974 Brayton Electric
The sign in the photo says " a chain of stores from coast to coast. World Tire Stores. Ed McKeever & Co. Proprietors Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No 96D0029