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4501-05 EXCELSIOR BLVD.

This property has had many lives.  The first building was apparently a house that was turned into a couple of interesting uses:

1945:  Norma Kadechka - combination residence and business

1947:  Drive-in Juice Bar plans/complaints/materialize?
1950-54:  Norman Grossman, Suburban Chevrolet used cars





In 1956, a new building was built; an incomplete list:

1964:  Star and Tribune warehouse
1965:  City of St. Louis Park (3894 Lynn)
1957-70:  G&K Cleaners
1981-2007:  S&D Cleaners



 

This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.