Waverly Newspaper. S.H. Curtis hardware opened in 1855, and the building was built in 1865. It was the firm which operated in one location for the longest time on Bremer Ave. Geo. Kohlmann moved his men's clothing store to this site in 1915, replacing the Dreamland theater which ran for a number of years on the first floor. At far right was Gilrup's cafe.
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. 91N0236
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Waverly Newspaper. S.H. Curtis hardware opened in 1855, and the building was built in 1865. It was the firm which operated in one location for the longest time on Bremer Ave. Geo. Kohlmann moved his men's clothing store to this site in 1915, replacing the Dreamland theater which ran for a number of years on the first floor. At far right was Gilrup's cafe. 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. 91N0236