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5555 LAKE STREET

This building was built in 1931, and for most of its life was a grocery store.  Ads we've found piece together:

 

(before 1938):  Keely's Grocery
1938:  S.A. Esser, Grocer
1940-44:  Stewart's Grocery

1947-60:  Jim M. McGilligan Grocery - owner and manager
1963:  Vern's Kwik Shop
1963-66:  Lee's Superette/Kwik Shop - Richard A. Holte, Manager
81:  Western Food Store

In 2007 it was the home of Linsk Flowers. 


1947




2007










 

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.