Doug's Shoes 103 E Bremer Ave- Ads for Doug's shoes showed up in paper in 1970. The last ad was in 1978. Later in 1978 ads for Heidt's shoes were shown. Early Jan 1982 was the last ad for Heidt's Shoes.
Sears was in 107 E Bremer and then bought 105 E Bremer and combined the 2 stores in 1969. This is how Im dating this picture.
Sanborn fire insurance maps indicate this building was a grocery and jewelry store with a printing operation on the second floor in 1885; a printing operation over a grocery store in 1892; and a boot and shoe shop in 1897 and 1905 (however Grassfield did not move to Waverly until 1911). By 1915, the building was probably hosting Grassfield’s, and upon Edward’s death in 1922, the sons took over. In 1930, the building was remodeled for the shoe store (the storefront arrangement and windows may date to this project). In 1942, by which time the upper level was clad in stucco like its neighbor to the west. - Nick McCumber
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Doug's Shoes 103 E Bremer Ave- Ads for Doug's shoes showed up in paper in 1970. The last ad was in 1978. Later in 1978 ads for Heidt's shoes were shown. Early Jan 1982 was the last ad for Heidt's Shoes.
Sears was in 107 E Bremer and then bought 105 E Bremer and combined the 2 stores in 1969. This is how Im dating this picture.
Sanborn fire insurance maps indicate this building was a grocery and jewelry store with a printing operation on the second floor in 1885; a printing operation over a grocery store in 1892; and a boot and shoe shop in 1897 and 1905 (however Grassfield did not move to Waverly until 1911). By 1915, the building was probably hosting Grassfield’s, and upon Edward’s death in 1922, the sons took over. In 1930, the building was remodeled for the shoe store (the storefront arrangement and windows may date to this project). In 1942, by which time the upper level was clad in stucco like its neighbor to the west. - Nick McCumber
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. 02N0069