Then & Now #1

We have been working on some "then & now" pictures we thought you may enjoy. Some of them are snap shots and most of them are antique post cards. All of the older ones are property of the Wellsville Historical Society that gave us the opportunity to borrow and scan.

The first one we want to share is a picture taken in the 400 block of Main Street. Trying to duplicate the angle of the antique photo we believe it was taken standing in front of Kia Wings, or the former Johnny's Lunch, looking east.

The fellow in the picture is Bert Oyster with his canine buddy. From what we understand Mr. Oyster owned a rooming house located at the corner of Aten and Buckeye Avenue in the lower end of town. The house was later occupied by Bill & Ethel Strobel.

What got our interest is the building behind Mr. Oyster. The date of the photo is unknown but there is a front end of a car parked in the alley that may give you an idea of the era, on the far left. The building behind Mr. Oyster's right shoulder was a shoe repair shop. We can make out Shoe Tanning & Shoe Dyeing on the front window. The building with the small second story porch is next door to Daniels Plumbing.

We remembered those houses from our youth. They are long gone and are now parking lots across from Center Pharmacy. It brought back memories for us. How about you?

You can right click on the picture for a better look.

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