The W.W. Roberts store is on the left corner of the block. The store was a all purpose household goods and pharmacy. Items offered included, but were not limited to: sodas, cigars, film, confectionery, drugs, medicine, and rubber goods. An awning, which provides shade to the frontage of the shop is open in the photo.

The second W.W Roberts shop was at the center of the block. A full service women's clothier had two front display bay windows. Items offered included, but were not limited to: dry goods, home accessories, dresses ,skirts, hats, hosiery, gloves, and underwear. The shop has an awning similar to the other side of the Roberts store, but it is not open.

Attached to the right was the one story addition which held A.E. Putnam Shoe store on one side and J.F. Safford and Son watch, jewelry, and optical shop

A horse drawn cart can be seen sitting in front of building and to the side as well. Electric poles and lines can be seen in front of the building.

The only business that can be seen via signage in the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary. Advertising for Dr Garland's office can be seen in the next building over on the right. Dr. garland was a dentist.

The building suffers a severe fire in 1957 and then suffers another fire in 1964.

View Part 1 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1957 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 1 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article
View Part 2 of the 1964 Odd Fellows Block Article


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