A look back at 129 S. Main businesses
Compiled by Leland Crouse
Based on photographic evidence, 129 South Main was possibly a house until about 1941, when the commercial building was likely constructed.
1923 - Dr. Souder
1923 - Dr. J.T. John Chiropractic
1954 -1955 - Dr. R.B. Moyer, Dentist
1960-1965 - Justin McElroy, Attorney
1970 - J.J. Breck, M.T.
2001-2012 - Mad About Nails (Karin R. Baker)
2025-2026 - Mellow Hair Studio, (Yessica Arriaga); currently operating at Crosby's Barbershop, 402 S. Main St.
The February 2, 2026 fire at 125 and 127 S. Main may result in the loss of this building.
See also Wonder what businesses were at 125 and 127 S. Main St. since 1877?
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