Isaly's at Bon Aire Plaza ~

Bickel's Shoes ~

Thanks: Gayle Barnett Radwanski

West Butler Grocery ~

William and Mary Klovak, owners. Store torn down, 2010. Was located at the bottom of Fairground Hill. 

Thanks: John Pichler

Blatt's and Pickle Barrel ~

Blatt's had all we needed for our bikes when we were kids.
And P.B. was a great spot for pinballers.
Thanks: Pat Gallagher

Montgomery Ward ~

We kids loved Montgomery Ward's because they had some bicycles in the basement that we could feast our eyes on.

Troutman's

Photo: Paul Johnston Jr. 

The old Troutman Department Store is now a motorcycle shop.

Troutman's ~ 1950s

They had everything including bicycles and electric trains.

Woolworth's ~

Aland's Penny Store ~

Aland's Toyland
We all loved this store.

 Read a bit of history about our Utopia on Main Street.

Photographer Don Carlson ~ BHS '38

RAY ANDRE GENERAL TIRE - A picture I took for advertising purposes with Ray (standing) showing the new snow tires to a potential customer (actually my close friend Vin Cooper who I persuaded to pose for the pix).
- Don Carlson

Photographer Don Carlson ~ BHS '38

TROUTMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE -  a picture of the newly remodeled young women's department c.1940 taken for an advertisement in the local newspaper. The manager was Floyd Allen and my dad, Carl W. Carlson, was the credit manager. The 3 story and basement building is still standing on the corner of N. Main St. and W. Cunningham St.
- Don Carlson

Near the Court House ~

They had live colored chicks in the window at Easter time.

The House of Jaffe ~ Tapers ~

At Main and Jefferson

Another Sad Closing ~

Robert's Bakery

109 S Main St

is closing at the end of business today.

Viaduct Market ~

Everything we needed for a good Italian meal.

Photo: Pat Gallagher

With famous misspelling on the side.

On the Diamond ~

Served us faithfully for so many years.

Isaly's ~ Ice Cream

Our Downtown Isaly's
The stop-off on Main Street.

Harvey Trader ~ Butler's Music Store

As it was back in the 40s and 50s. Located on East North Street. A delightful store.

Goodbye Army-Navy Store

On Jefferson Street, one block down from Main Street.
Photo: Tom Menchyk

Cummings Candy & Coffee Shop ~

Don't miss this when in town.