Rathe Bros. City Market (meats) opened in October 1889 at 96 E. Bremer.. Rathe Bros. dissolved their partnership in April 1892 and Charles continued the business alone. This business moved several times. Based on newspaper articles and other photos, this building was located at 96 E. Bremer Ave. next to the old First National Bank building. The Rathe Bros. making the Rathe Bros. sign valid for 2 years and 4 or five months. Chosen date of photo 1890.
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Rathe Bros. City Market (meats) opened in October 1889 at 96 E. Bremer.. Rathe Bros. dissolved their partnership in April 1892 and Charles continued the business alone. This business moved several times. Based on newspaper articles and other photos, this building was located at 96 E. Bremer Ave. next to the old First National Bank building. The Rathe Bros. making the Rathe Bros. sign valid for 2 years and 4 or five months. Chosen date of photo 1890.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42833182/charles_rathe Nick McCumber 11/19/24
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. : 90P003