The colorful history of the Brewer Block remembered
The two photos of the Brewer Block posted earlier this week on the Icon captured the interest of many Icon viewers. Scroll down to view an earlier photo of the building.
The Facebook post had 2,011 reaches, 48 likes and 11 comments. We've posted the comments below:
Monty Siekerman
Enjoy seeing the then and now photos. I understand the building is owned by a California outfit that leases apartments. Anyone know for sure? What were some of the first floor businesses that you remember?
Becky England
Fields Bakery and Parshall's dress shop.
Laurie Laird
When I was in school (1982-86), the Station House Pizza/Bar was in the first floor (south side of building near tracks).
Karen Condeni
Back in time businesses ...Ada supermarket , Balish Confectionary, Fields Bakery, then I think Parshall's, and the Jerry’s in that building...could be others I’ve forgotten.
David Johnson
Fields bakery and next door north side of Frank Balish candy teen hangout. The was a stairway up to apartments in between the two. Barber and the Ada Locker were in the same block.
Becky England
Also, The Locker was on corner where Cole’s used car lot was.
Karen Epley
Dale's Barber Shop.
William Robinson
Jerry’s Pizza also !!!
Dale.s barber shop as well !!
Bob McCurdy
Couldn’t have pulled all-nighters without Fields Glazed Donuts at 3 a.m.!

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