Majestic Theater ~

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Koch Hardware ~

The store that opened, mornings, before all the others.

 

Ray Andre ~

Photo: Charles Bashline

Woolworth's ~

Thanks: Matthew Grubbs

Old Trolley Station ~

A beautiful example of Butler classical architecture.

Sun Drug Store

Highly frequented downtown drug store. We did Run to Sun . . .

Alhambra Hotel ~

Nov. 17, 1975

Smoke continued to billow from the Alhambra Hotel - corner of Cunningham and Pillow Streets - at dawn as fireman from the Butler City Fire Department poured thousands of gallons of water into the 65-year-old building. Sixty-year-old Robert Walker died in the fire.

from: The Butler Eagle

The Old Trolley Station ~

A fine example of Butler classical architecture.

Vacant Lot ~

At the the corner of Main and Cunningham Streets
with a sign reminding us of an excellent Mens' store.

Thanks: Barbara Bloom

The New Comique Theater ~

The theater is the first building on the left side.
Thanks: Robert Emigh

Majestic Theater ~

Not very majestic now.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Gasoline Station ~

Gulf Station
Where Jefferson and Cunningham Streets meet.

Photo: Arnie Macko

Construction ~

Where Woolworth's used to be. 

Thanks: Barbara Bloom

YWCA ~ Young Women's Christian Association

Across from the old bus terminal. 

Dr. Walters [Dentist] on the 1st floor. 

Gone Forever ~

Gone Forever ~

Catty-corner to the old Majestic Theater

Flooding ~ October 15, 1954

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Doughboy Park ~

In Honor of the Boys of

Butler County

Who Served Their Country

And in Memory of Those Who

Made the Supreme Sacrifice

In The World War 1914-1918

Inscription on the monument

This park is located at the intersection of Cunningham St. and New Castle St. on a small strip of land.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Doughboy Park ~

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Hurrican Hazel ~ October 15, 1954

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Looking east on Cunningham St. toward Chestnut St. with the Walsh Equipment Building in the background.
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