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FREDERICK AVENUE ORIGINALLY BEGAN AT 8th STREET
Frederick Avenue came into existence as a road leading from the northeast to the trading post of Joseph Robidoux, who is acknowledged as the founder of St. Joseph. The builders of the city in the mid-nineteenth century adapted themselves to the already existing road. In 1848, Frederick Smith, for whom the street is named, first identified it on a map as Frederick Avenue. In the 1860s and 1870s, there were businesses, residences and boarding houses all along the avenue, from 8th Street to 26th Street
Since Urban Renewal, Frederick Avenue now begins at 9th Street




Circa 1900
Frederick, Felix & 8th Street Intersection

Originating at the intersection of Eighth Street and Felix Street, Frederick Avenue cuts through a variety of business and residential sections of St. Joseph. At Twenty-fifth Street, the avenue changes dramatically from a bustling commercial strip to a residential street






Circa 1926-1939
Aerial View of Frederick Avenue

This postcard shows Frederick Avenue from 8th to about 14th Street
The Pony Express statue has not yet been installed until 1940 and the new City Hall is visible which was constructed in 1926
Photo Circa: sometime between 1926 and 1939






Circa 1909
8th & FREDERICK

A 1909 parade photo taken at 8th & Frederick Avenue




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Circa 1912
EDWARD G. SCHROER'S DRUG STORE
801 Frederick
Circa 1918
EDWARD G. SCHROER'S DRUG STORE
801 Frederick
Circa 1920
EDWARD G. SCHROER'S DRUG STORE
801 Frederick
Circa 1930
FORREST THOMAS, PHYSICIAN
801½ Frederick
Circa 1942
ARTHUR RATCLIFF, DENTIST
801½ Frederick
Circa 1942
SCHROER'S DRUG STORE
801 Frederick
Circa 1958
SCHROER'S DRUG STORE
801 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

All buildings were destroyed during Urban Renewal
Frederick Avenue begins on the right side
Photo #1 - Looking north at 8th & Felix - Frederick Avenue
Photo #2 - Schroer's visible behind the young lady's head
Photo #3 - Looking northeast up Frederick Avenue.
Photo #4 - Looking north at 8th & Felix
Photo #5 - 1933 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #6 - 1920 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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THE BARTLETT TRUST BUILDING
802-814 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Kallauner Furs
802 Frederick
Circa 1924
Bartlett Trust
802 Frederick
Circa 1951
Kamber Clothes
802 Frederick
Circa 1955
First Federal Savings & Loan
802 Frederick
Circa 1958
Home Savings Association
802 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1911
McKelvey Jewelry Company
803 Frederick
Circa 1917
Joseph Ficklin Restaurant
803 Frederick
Circa 1918
Ellis Restaurant
803 Frederick
Circa 1921
Ellis Restaurant
803 Frederick
Circa 1923
G. R. Kinney Company
803 Frederick
Circa 1926
Kinney Shoe Company
803 Frederick
Circa 1930
Burnhams Ready To Wear Shop
803 Frederick
Circa 1933
Burnett's
803 Frederick
Circa 1945
Kaybee Store
803 Frederick
Circa 1952
Kamber Clothes
803 Frederick
Circa 1955
One Hour Cleaners
803 Frederick
Circa 1958
Ed Cowman Mens CLothing
803 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1912
Edward R Brandow Stationary
805 Frederick
Circa 1912
Jefferson Estes Photography
805½ Frederick
Circa 1917
Pharma Hutchison Millinery
805 Frederick
Circa 1917
Jefferson Estes Photography
805½ Frederick
Circa 1921
The Vogue Millinery
805 Frederick
Circa 1924
J F Montgomery Photography Studio
805½ Frederick
Circa 1924
E R Farley Clothing
805 Frederick
Circa 1930
Farley's Clothing
805 Frederick
Circa 1930
Schultz Photography Studio
805½ Frederick
Circa 1937
Smart Shop Apparel For Women
805 Frederick
Circa 1942
VACANT
805 Frederick
Circa 1942
Platt School of Secretarial Training
805½ Frederick
Circa 1952
Tuttle-Scott Shoes
805 Frederick
Circa 1957
Gilchrist Salon Of Beauty
805 Frederick
Circa 1957
St Joseph Beauty University
805½ Frederick
Circa 1958
St Joseph Beauty University
805½ Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1900
Whitham Brothers Grocery
807 Frederick
Circa 1912
Martin Whitman Grocery
807 Frederick
Circa 1918
Kaul's Grocery
807 Frederick
Circa 1924
Vogue Millinery Shop
807 Frederick
Circa 1930
Vogue Hat Shop
807 Frederick
Circa 1942
Schultz Photography Studio
807 Frederick
Circa 1953
Schultz Photography Studio
807 Frederick
Circa 1958
Schultz Photography Studio
807 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal






Circa 1900
Felix Muleski Meats
809 Frederick
Circa 1912
William E Rose Meats
809 Frederick
Circa 1918
Chris Nagreses Shoemaker
809 Frederick
Circa 1942
Cosmopolitan Shoe Repair #2
809 Frederick
Circa 1953
Cosmopolitan Shoe Repair #2
809 Frederick
Circa 1953
Edna Rogers Dressmaker
809 Frederick
Circa 1958
Cosmopolitan Shoe Repair #2
809 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1900
Charles Chestnut Hardware & Tinware
811 Frederick
Circa 1912
Amos Davenport, barber
811 Frederick
Circa 1930
Walter Bosanko Meat Company
811 Frederick
Circa 1942
VACANT
811 Frederick
Circa 1950
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
811 Frederick
Circa 1953
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
811 Frederick
Circa 1957
One Hour Cleaners
811 Frederick
Circa 1958
One Hour Cleaners
811 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Photo #2 - 1959 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - 1950 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1912
Pariisan Dry Cleaning Company
813 Frederick
Circa 1930
William Caldwell Restaurant
813 Frederick
Circa 1940
UNION BUS TERMINAL
813 Frederick
Circa 1940
UNION PACIFIC STAGES
813 Frederick
Circa 1942
Pearl Nu-Way Laundry & Dry Cleaning
813 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1900
Amos Davenport Barbershop
814 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1908
Kinodrome Silent Movie Theater
814 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
VACANT
814 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
The Paddock Cigar shop
814 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Gordon Cafe
814 Frederick Avenue

Kinodrome Silent Movie Theater known to be in operation in 1908
Information submitted by Terry Plumb




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Circa 1927
FIRST STATE BANK
815 Felix
814 Frederick
KFEQ RADIO BUILDING
815 Felix
814 Frederick
BARTLETT BUILDING
815 Felix
814 Frederick
HOWITT BUILDING
815 Felix
814 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

The First State Bank occupied this building in 1927

This building shared Felix & Frederick Streets thus also shared 2 addresses

Numerous committees fought to save this unique building during Urban Renewal

The Bartlett Trust Company was located in this building in the 1920's

Listed in the 1953 city directory as the KFEQ building
KFEQ radio station occupied the 4th floor

It was also once the home of KUSN radio station
(Affectionally also known as Kissin' KUSN)

Home Savings and Loan is known to have had their office here in 1962

Because of the 1970's Urban Renewal program, a rarely used and defective municipal parking lot now consumes some of this area

Photo #1 - Taken right before the wrecking ball began
Photo #2 - Taken right before the wrecking ball began
Photo #6 - 1922 advertisement for The Barlett Trust Co
Photo #9 - The razing of the Howitt Building
Photo #10 - 1962 newspaper Home Savings advertisement
Photo #12 - 1972 newspaper photo prior urban renewal
Photo #13 - 1947 advertisement for the KFEQ building
Photo #14 - J Wesley Koch KFEQ Radio station manager standing by the new FM antenna in 1945
Photo #15 - KFEQ Radio operator, Guy Saxton, who later started Cool Crest Garden Golf
Photo #16 - KFEQ Radio operator, Jacqueline Jackson-Ritter
Photo #17 - John Schraufek (standing) and Mike Fisher in the master control room at KFEQ-TV
Photo #18 - A popular quartet on KFEQ radio called Natural Quartette in the early 1900's
Photo #19 - First Banks advertisement - First State Bank was in this building in 1927
Photo #20 - The folks who entertain you on KFEQ radio
Photo #22 - 2 ladies trying to save the Howitt building
Photos #1,2 that I took before Urban Renewal razing began
Photos #3,4 & 5 submitted by Dave Sietzen
Photo #18 submitted by Leslie Harrison Wyman, great niece of Ezra Harrison




Circa 1953
KFEQ Building
814 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

In 1953, this was the home of KFEQ radio, which was located on the 4th floor
Many companies had their offices in this 5 story building




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Circa 1900
L. B. Marchain Saloon
815 Frederick
Circa 1912
Mrs Louise Wachter Confectionary
815 Frederick
Circa 1918
Grand Union Tea Company
815 Frederick
Circa 1924
Grand Union Tea Company
815 Frederick
Circa 1924
J D Sexton, Physician
815½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop
815 Frederick
Circa 1932
Ellinger Sporting Goods
815 Frederick
Circa 1949
Ellinger Sporting Goods
815 Frederick
Circa 1957
St Joseph Surgical Supply
815 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Christian Ellinger Proprietor
In the sporting good business for 43 years when ad came out
In 1932, Ellinger Sporting Goods moved to this address from 416 Edmond
Photo #2 - 1920 Grand Union Tea Company News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - 1932 Ellinger News Press advertisement, a misprinted address
Photo #4 - 1932 Ellinger advertisement with correct address
Photo #5 - 1970 St Joseph News Press advertisement






Circa 1900
J. N. James & Son Coal Company
816 Frederick
Circa 1912
Adams Art Company
816 Frederick
Circa 1918
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
816 Frederick
Circa 1924
Goodrich & Logan Real Estate
816 Frederick
Circa 1924
Sheridan & Logan Investment
816 Frederick
Circa 1924
Crundin-Martin Manufacturing
Woodenware
816 Frederick
Circa 1930
John Worland Barber Shop
816 Frederick
Circa 1942
Elliot Marshall Insurance
816 Frederick
Circa 1953
Elliot Marshall Insurance
816 Frederick
Circa 1958
Elliot Marshall Insurance
816 Frederick
American Auto Insurance
816 Frederick
Central Surety Insurance
816 Frederick
Barrow Brothers Investments
816 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal





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Circa 1900
OSCAR PASH WALLPAPER
817 Frederick
Circa 1907
MARR'S HARDWARE, TOOLS ETC
817 Frederick
Circa 1910
HINCKLEY HARDWARE COMPANY
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
HINCKLEY HARDWARE COMPANY
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1913
GEORGE F. LEAPER HARDWARE
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
GEORGE F. LEAPER HARDWARE
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
ST JOSEPH HARDWARE
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
ST JOSEPH HARDWARE
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1932
DORBIN'S COMPLETE FOOD CENTER
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
VACANT
817 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1953
BRANSON FURNACE
817 Frederick
Circa 1958
BRANSON FURNACE
817 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
Bartlett Trust Company
818 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
VACANT
818 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Central States Mortgage Company
818 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Remington Rand Business Service
818 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Edward Gramer Real Estate
818 Frederick
Circa 1957
Gramer & Bullock Real Estate
818 Frederick
Circa 1958
Gramer & Bullock Real Estate
818 Frederick
Glen Venable Insurance
818 Frederick
American Jersey Cattle Club
818 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1900
Williams & Carroll Horse Shoe'rs
820 Frederick
Circa 1905
Columbian Electrical Company
820 Frederick
Circa 1912
Columbian Electrical Company
820 Frederick
Circa 1918
Columbian Electrical Company
820 Frederick
Circa 1924
Columbian Electrical Company
820 Frederick
Circa 1930
St Joseph Barber & Beauty Shop Supply
820 Frederick
Circa 1930
Franz Rohloff Jewelry
820 Frederick
Circa 1942
Arthur Mueller Jewelry
820 Frederick
Circa 1953
Anderson Typewriter Co
820 Frederick
Circa 1958
Anderson Typewriter Co
820 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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THE KING HILL BUILDING
821 Frederick
Circa 1900
Gus Schumacher Grocery
821 Frederick
Circa 1900
Davis Brothers Insurance
821 Frederick
Circa 1912
Brill Book & Stationary
821 Frederick
Circa 1915
Arnold's Meat Market
821 Frederick
Circa 1918
George Butschart Florist
821 Frederick
Circa 1924
Basket Store No 91
821 Frederick
Circa 1942
Davis Brothers Real Estate
821 Frederick
Circa 1957
Davis Brothers Insurance
821 Frederick
Circa 1957
Davis Brothers Insurance
821 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Photo #2 - 1924 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - 1915 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1900
Frederick Tietjen Shoemaker
822 Frederick
Circa 1900
David Waldron Contractor & Builder
826 Frederick
Circa 1912
Standard Furniture Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1915
Standard Furniture Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1915
Oscar A. Pash Wallpaper & Furniture
826 Frederick
Circa 1918
DeShon & Self Furniture
822 Frederick
Circa 1919
Peerless Starter Sales Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1922
Letts Tire Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1924
Letts Tire Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1924
Joe Letts Coal Company
822 Frederick
Circa 1924
Barnes Accessory Company
Auto Sundries
822 Frederick
Circa 1930
Pearl Laundry
822 Frederick
Circa 1953
Eugene Loyd Insurance
822 Frederick
Circa 1957
Farmers Insurance Group
822 Frederick
Circa 1958
Farmers Insurance Group
822 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal






Circa 1916
Nick Politz Confectionary
823 Frederick
Circa 1918
Nick Politz Confectionary
823 Frederick
Circa 1924
Princess Confectionary
823 Frederick
Circa 1930
John Bostrom Lunch
823 Frederick
Circa 1957
Pearl Nu-way Laundry
823 Frederick
Circa 1958
Pearl Nu-way Laundry
823 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal






Circa 1935
Santa Fe Bus Line
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Burlington Bus Line
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Santa Fe Bus Line
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Burlington Bus Line
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Union Bus
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
MO Pacific Transit
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Jefferson Transit
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
National Trailway
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1941
Comercial Credit Corporation
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1941-1949
Burlington, Continental, Jefferson, National Trailways, Rock Island, Santa Fe Trailway, Union Bus
Circa 1951
Continental Bus Line
Ed's TV & Appliance
824 Frederick
Circa 1957
Bray Studio Photography
824 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Bray Studio Photography
824 Frederick Avenue
Demolished during Urban Renewal




The Bansbach Building
825 Frederick
Circa 1912
Joseph J Bansbach Physician
825 Frederick
Circa 1924
J. J. Bansbach, Physician
825 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
T. L. Howden, Physician
825 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
J. J. Bansbach, Physician
825 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
J. J. Bansbach, Physician
825 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1957
Chris Sampson, Physician
825 Frederick Avenue
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
Oscar A Pash Wall Paper Company
826 Frederick
Circa 1918
Oscar A Pash Wall Paper Company
826 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1900
Charles Vogel Saloon
827 Frederick
Circa 1904
Carl Schmid & Henry O Hartwig Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1905
Henry O Hartwig & Charles V Machen Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1905
Carl Schmid moved to Bethany, MO
Circa 1910
Hartwig becomes president of the Red Cross organization
Circa 1910
D. E. Curtain and H. L. Perkins purchase the pharmacy
Circa 1910
Curtain & Perkins named it the Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Curtin, Perkins and Hepburn are the proprietors Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1913
Perkins & Hepburn Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1916
John T Berghoff & Hubert Perkins
Red Cross pharmacists
827 Frederick
Circa 1916
J Massey Hepburn Red Cross Pharmacy
Hubert Perkins is pharmacist
827 Frederick
Circa 1918
John T Berghoff Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1921
Henry O Hartwig (Past owner) has died
827 Frederick
Circa 1921
John T Bergoff Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1924
V O Moore Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1924
Victor Rudolf is clerk at Rubidoux Pharmacy on Francis
Circa 1924
John T Berghoff is now a clerk at Van Natta Drug Company
Circa 1926
Victor L Rudolph's Red Cross Pharmacy
(Louis J is a student and son of Victor)
827 Frederick
Circa 1930
Louis J Rudolf's Red Cross
no Victor Rudolf
827 Frederick
Circa 1940
Victor L & Louis J Rudolph's Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1942
Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Circa 1957
Red Cross Pharmacy
827 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

In 1910, D. E. Curtain and H. L. Perkins obtained ownership of the pharmacy
The last owners of this drug store were Victor and his son,Louis Randolf
The Randolfs had operated this drug store for 45 years
It was one of the few in the world allowed to use the name Red Cross
The drug store had been in operation for 95 years. It was founded before the chartering of the Red Cross, the international aid organization so it was able to use the name Red Cross
In 1972, the city filed an eviction action against the Red Cross Pharmacy because the Urban Renewal Program was wanting the city block on which the drug store was located for parking purposes
The remainder of the block in which the drug store was located had already been acquired by the urban renewal authority
Rather than relocating to another location, the Rudolfs just went out of business
I am sure it is missed by many people
Thomas W. Paul was the 1972 Urban Renewal executive director
This was a block that was bounded by Felix, Francis and 9th Streets
All of the buildings in this block was razed during Urban Renewal
2 photos are views looking westward from 9th & Francis
Photo #1 submitted by Zet Miller
Photo #3 - January 2, 1910 "Notice of new ownership"
Photo #4 - The Red Cross Pharmacy sign comes down
The timeline data was supplied by Sheryl Hullings



9th STREET INTERSECTS





Circa 1930
Mid Continent Filling Station
900 Frederick
Circa 1942
Safeway Stores (parking lot)
900 Frederick




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Circa 1895
Earnst Gard's St Joseph Business University
Y. M. C. A. Building
SE Corner 7th & Felix
Circa 1900
Earnst Gard's St Joseph Business University
1719 South 20th Street
Circa 1924
St Joseph Business University
Gard's Business College
Bartlett Building - 2nd Floor
9th Street Entrance
Circa 1937
Platt-Gard Business University
Bartlett Building
112 North 9th Street
Circa 1942
Platt-Gard Business University
Bartlett Building
112 North 9th Street
Circa 1958
Gard Business University
9th & Frederick Avenue
Circa 1986
Platt College
3131 Frederick Avenue
Gard Business University
514 Francis
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Gards was once located at 514 Francis Street in the Pioneer Building

Gard Business University later moved across from the Trail theater on 9th Street

Urban Renewal removed this entire block of buildings. The city created a large parking lot consuming the block. The upper level has been deemed unsafe and has been blocked off now for many years. The city is still debating what to do about it
Until Urban Renewal, this collage was located at 9th & Frederick
At one time, the YWCA was also located in this building
This business College moved to the NE corner of 9th & Felix, see photo #4
In 1986, Platt College moved again to 3131 Frederick
As per photo #2, 9th Street was a 2 way street when the photo was taken
Photo #4 - 1958 City Directory advertisement
Photo #8 - 1895 City Directory advertisement






Circa 1930-1940
PLATT-GARDS BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
108 North 9th Street
G. G. THOMPSON WALLPAPER & PAINT
108 North 9th Street




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Circa 1940
PONY EXPRESS STATUE
Civic Center Park
10th & Frederick

The Pony Express Statue was unveiled on April 21, 1940

The Pony Express Statue resides on a small triangular shaped park bounded by 9th & 10th streets and Frederick Avenue & Francis Street

The sculptor was Herman Macneil (see photo #12)

Photo #1 - 2008 looking north from Faraon
Photo #2 - 1955 photo - buildings removed during Urban Renewal
Photo #3 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #4 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #5 - 1994 Harley Davidson H.O.G. members, my wife and I are in this photo
Photo #6 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #7 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #8 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #9 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #10 - April 21, 1940, unveiling of the statue
Photo #11 - Pony Express Statue
Photo #12 - Sculptor was HERMAN MACNEIL, April 1940 unveiling
Photo #13 - Proposed Pony Express Memorial
Photo #14 - Pony Express Statue before Sammy's was built
Photo #15 - Looking north from Francis Street
Photo #16 - Looking north from Francis Street






Circa Early 1970s
FREDERICK NOW ENDS AT 9th STREET
Frederick shortened during Urban Renewal

Photo - St Joseph News Press photo






Circa 1952
ERNIE HAHN APPLIANCES
9th & Frederick/Francis
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Photo - 1953 Ernia Hahn News Press Advertisement






Circa 1899
THE UHLMAN STUDIO
Corner of 9th & Frederick/Francis
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Photo - 1899 Advertisement




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Circa 1885
Meaher & Gleason Grocery House
901 Frederick
Circa 1900
Henry P. Lutz Grocery & Saloon
901 Frederick
Circa 1912
Adolph Mueller Grocery & Saloon
901 Frederick
Circa 1918
John Overbeck Saloon
901 Frederick
Circa 1924
Louis Nelle Restaurant
901 Frederick
Circa 1930
L. J. Nelle Restaurant
901 Frederick
Circa 1937
Mason's Sandwich Shop
901 Frederick
Circa 1942
VACANT
901 Frederick
Circa 1946
NEW YORKER CAFE & TAVERN
901 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1947
NEW YORKER CAFE & TAVERN
901 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1951
NEW YORKER CAFE & TAVERN
901 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1953
Five Corners Bar & Grill
901 Frederick
Circa 1958
Five Corners Bar & Grill
901 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Originally opened by Meaher & Gleason, this grocery business was purchased in 1900 by Henry P. Lutz
Henry Lutz, age 30, was born in St Joseph
It was one of the best known grocery and saloons in town
Lutz served only the best quality liquors and beers
He sold only imported fancy groceries
It was a 2 story brick building, 25 feet by 125 feet long
Mr Lutz occupied the lower floor and the basement
It was the New Yorker Cafe & Tavern 1946-1952
In 1953, it became the Five Corners Bar & Grill




Circa 1900
Pugh Brothers Coal & Wood
902 Frederick
Circa 1912
Pickering Coal Company
902 Frederick
Circa 1942
Western Auto
902-908 Frederick
Circa 1953
Manning Auto Park
902 Frederick
Circa 1958
Manning Auto Park
902 Frederick

Currently a new Taco Bell occupies this area




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Circa 1900
Henry Lutz Fancy Groceries
903 Frederick
Circa 1912
Harris & McDonald Cleaners
903 Frederick
Circa 1912
Star Dry Cleaning Works
903 Frederick
Circa 1912
R A Crossland, physician
903½ Frederick
Circa 1918
Parisian Dry Cleaning
903 Frederick
Circa 1924
Parisian Dry Cleaning
903 Frederick
Circa 1924
J T Aldrich, physician
903½ Frederick
Circa 1924
V O Wilkinson, dentist
903½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Joseph Marshall Dentist
903½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Maeder & Gilmore
903 Frederick
Circa 1942
Best-All Dry Cleaners
903 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
903 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Best-All Cleaners can be seen on the lower left in this photo
All of the businesses in this photo are now gone
Notice that the Pony Express Statue has not yet been installed
Photo #3 - 1957 Best-All Cleaners news press advertisement




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Circa 1900
A. O. Haeglin Bakery
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Charles Schmidt Bakery
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Charles Schmidt Bakery
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
W. F. Pinger Bakery
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Williams Box Lunch
905½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
W. F. Pinger Bakery
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
VACANT
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1950
Model Supply Shop
905 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Model Supply Shop
905 Frederick Avenue
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Back in the 1950's, I used to buy my model airplanes here
Was one of the buildings demolished during Urban Renewal
Photo #1 - 1955 Advertisement
Photo #3 - 1951 Model Supply News Press advertisement




Circa 1900
George Acklam Harness Shop
906-908 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1900
Arnold Imobersteg Saloon
907 Frederick
Circa 1912
George F Schmidt Bakery
907 Frederick
Circa 1918
George F Schmidt Bakery
905 Frederick
Circa 1918
George Baier Saloon
907 Frederick
Circa 1924
Mayer & Thompson Confectionary
907 Frederick
Circa 1930
Conser Confectionary
907 Frederick
Circa 1930
Conser Laundry
907 Frederick
Circa 1930
William Avery Barber Shop
907½ Frederick
Circa 1930
US Home & Live Stock Developers
907½ Frederick
Circa 1942
Starmann Brothers Wallpaper & Paint
907 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1953
Quality Sewing Machine Co
907 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
907 Frederick
Pony Express Barber Shop
907 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1900
Emma Jacobs Men's Furnishings
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Mrs Emma Jacobs Clothing
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Mrs Emma Jacobs Clothing
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Josephine Maddox, dressmaker
909½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Mrs Emma Jacobs Clothing
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Josephine Maddox, dressmaker
909½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Jose Manganaro Grocery
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930's
Melrose Market
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Goldern Glow Beauty Shop
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1953
Carl's Goldern Glow Beauty Shop
909 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Carl's Goldern Glow Beauty Shop
909 Frederick Avenue

Demolished during Urban Renewal

In 1930, Giuseppe "Joe" Manganaro moved his Italian grocery store from 807 Francis to 909 Frederick Avenue
By the early 1950's, Carl's Golden Glow beauty shop had occupied this location
Information submitted by Jeff Soto, Manganaro's great grandson




910 frederick

Circa 1912
Selen-Maxwell Auto Company
910 Frederick
Circa 1918
Stanley Tire & Rubber Company
910 Frederick
Circa 1924
Stanley Tire & Rubber Company
910 Frederick
Circa 1930
Mellinger Tire & Rubber Company
910 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
Model Furniture & Carpet Company
911 Frederick
Circa 1918
Csonka Brothers Shoe Repair
911 Frederick
Circa 1924
Csonka Brothers Shoe Repair
911 Frederick
Circa 1930
Csonka Brothers Shoe Repair
911 Frederick
Circa 1930
George Rapp Tailor Shop
911 Frederick
Circa 1942
VACANT
911 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 2017
ST JOSEPH CONVENTION & VISITOR CENTER
911 Frederick






Circa 1918
St Joseph Typewriter Company
912 Frederick
Circa 1921
Meyer Dry Cleaning & Hat Works
912 Frederick
Circa 1924
H A Myer Painting Company
912 Frederick
Circa 1924
J C Marshall, dentist
912½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Mason Sandwich Shop
912 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
F. J. & P. T. Muleski Meat Shop
913 Frederick
Circa 1918
Peter T. Muleski Meat Shop
913 Frederick
Circa 1924
Peter T. Muleski Meat Shop
913 Frederick
Circa 1924
J B Jones Insurance
913½ Frederick
Circa 1924
J H Kelly, Lawyer
913 Frederick
Circa 1930
P. T. Muleski Meat Shop
913 Frederick
Circa 1935
Jose Manganaro Grocery
913 Frederick
Circa 1942
B F Goodrich Silvertown Tires
913 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
Frank Schoenburg Billiards
914 Frederick
Circa 1918
Meyer Dry Cleaning Company
914 Frederick
Circa 1924
Morris Cushman Auto Supplies
914 Frederick
Circa 1930
George McGee
914 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1900
I. F. Trapp Meats
915 Frederick
Circa 1912
McCarthy & Son Electricians
915 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
915 Frederick
Circa 1924
St Joseph Collection & Adjustment
915 Frederick
Circa 1924
O. D. Fosburgh Watchmaker
915½ Frederick
Circa 1930
William Liakis Restaurant
915 Frederick
Circa 1942
Kaiser Motor Supply Company
915 Frederick
Circa 1942
Kansas City Star
915 Frederick
Circa 1953
Ring Side Grill
915 Frederick
Circa 1958
Ring Side Grill
915 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal






Circa 1912
Fred J Mack Blacksmith
916 Frederick
Circa 1912
Young Men's Christian Association
916½ Frederick
Circa 1918
Rock Undertaking Company
916 Frederick
Circa 1921
Rock Undertaking Company
916 Frederick
Circa 1924
Rock Undertaking Company
916 Frederick
Circa 1930
Moreland Auto Market
916 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




Circa 1912
Enright & Watts Plumbing
917 Frederick
Circa 1912
Henry Levy Tailoring
917½ Frederick
Circa 1918
Enright Plumbing & Heating
917 Frederick
Circa 1918
Mark Storm Cigar Shop
917½ Frederick
Circa 1924
Crown Cleaners
917 Frederick
Circa 1924
Mrs Gertrude Baiker News Stand
917½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Crown Cleaners
917 Frederick
Circa 1930
Kromer & Eldred News
917½ Frederick
Circa 1957
Civic Center News Stand
917 Frederick
Circa 1957
Pony Express Barber Shop
917½ Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

The Civic Center News Stand was a very little shop that was jammed from floor to ceiling with new & used magazines, books and newspapers. It was a very neat place to browse




Circa 1912
Kromer & Walker dyers
918 Frederick
Circa 1918
Reid The Bicycle Man
918 Frederick
Circa 1924
Reids locksmith
918 Frederick
Circa 1930
Peters & Fristol Soft Drinks
918 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1915
THE MENTZEL BUILDING
919-925 Frederick
Circa 1915
Adolph Mueller Grocery
919 Frederick
Circa 1915
Samuel D Senor, Physician
919½ Frederick
Circa 1915
Adolph Mueller Saloon
921 Frederick
Circa 1915
Joseph Agronofsky Tailoring
922 Frederick
Circa 1915
Filippo Dattilo Confectionary
923 Frederick
Circa 1915
Zerbst Pharmaceutical Company
925 Frederick
Circa 1924
Mueller Bakery
919 Frederick
Circa 1924
Harriet Bronson, Dressmaker
919½ Frederick
Circa 1924
J. A. Orwall Tailor
920 Frederick
Circa 1924
Samarjian Photo Studio
920½ Frederick
Circa 1924
Filippo Dattilo Confectionary
923 Frederick
Circa 1924
Rice Pharmacy
925 Frederick
Circa 1930
William Gorman bakery
919 Frederick
Circa 1930
Della Hectorne Beauty Parlor
919½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Filippo Dattilo Fruit Market
923 Frederick
Circa 1930
Robidoux Pharmacy #2
925 Frederick
Circa 1940
Filippo Dattilo Grocery
923 Frederick
Circa 1940
Oscar Berndt Drug Store
925 Frederick
Circa 1949
Skelgas Service
923-925 Frederick
Circa 1958
New Yorker Cafe & Tavern
923 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

Photo #1 - This photo was taken in 1915. The advertising on the side of the building reads "Telephone us your order. Free Delivery. Anything, anytime, anywhere". The window at the top right advertises Dr. Senor
The sign to the left, above the awning, advertises Blatz Beer. Christ Episcopal Church can be seen in the background




Circa 1912
Joseph Agronofsky Tailor Shop
922 Frederick
Circa 1918
Joseph Agronofsky Tailor Shop
922 Frederick
Circa 1924
Joseph Agronofsky Tailor Shop
922 Frederick
Circa 1930
Joseph Agronofsky Tailor Shop
922 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal




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Circa 1900
John Woolman Shoemaker
923 Frederick
Circa 1912
Phil Dattilo confectionary
923 Frederick
Circa 1918
Phil Dattilo confectionary
923 Frederick
Circa 1924
Phil Dattilo confectionary
923 Frederick
Circa 1930
Phil Dattilo Fruit Market
923 Frederick
Circa 1931
Reliable Tailors-Cleaners
923 Frederick
Circa 1946
New Yorker Cafe & Tavern
923 Frederick
Circa 1958
New Yorker Cafe & Tavern
923 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal

The New Yorker was once located at 923 Frederick
In 1946, the tavern was totally remodeled
In later years, it moved to Faraon, between 9th & 10th streets, behind Manning's Market
The New Yorker is no longer in business
Photo #2 - 1931 Reliable Cleaners News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - March 1946 News Press photograph
Photo #4 - March 1946 News Press photograph of the remodeled tavern




Circa 1912
Hale Brothers Plumbing
924 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Mrs Ollie Wafnor Furnished Rooms
924 Frederick Avenue
Demolished during Urban Renewal





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Circa 1900
Walter Kennedy Hardware & Seeds
925 Frederick
Circa 1912
Walter Kennedy Hardware
925 Frederick
Circa 1915
Zerbst Pharmacy
925 Frederick
Circa 1918
Edward Zerbst Drugs
925 Frederick
Circa 1918
Zerbst Pharmaceutical
925 Frederick
Circa 1924
Rice Pharmacy
925 Frederick
Circa 1930
Robidoux Pharmacy Number 2
925 Frederick
Circa 1937
Oscar Berndt Pharmacy
925 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal







Circa 1904
Starmann Bros Wall Paper & Paint
926 Frederick
Circa 1918
Starmann Bros Wall Paper & Paint
926 Frederick
Circa 1924
Starmann Bros Wall Paper & Paint
926 Frederick
Demolished during Urban Renewal



10th STREET INTERSECTS





Circa 1940's
Pony Express Statue
Between 9th & 10th Streets

Looking north toward Frederick Avenue from Francis Street
Pony Express Statue visible



10th & JULES INTERSECTS





Circa 1908
Columbia Bowling Alleys
10th & Frederick

Photo - 1908 Columbia Bowling Alley News Presss advertisement




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10th to 11th & Frederick Avenue

Most buildings in these photos are now gone with Urban Renewal
The old YMCA can be seen at the far right side
The aerial photo was taken before Urban Renewal

Photo #1 - Pony Express Statue and a few buildings in the 900 block of Frederick
Photo #2 - A new Hardees now occupied this entire area
Photo #4 - YMCA and First Christian Church at 10th & Faraon
Photo #7 - Sammy's Drug Store - now a small park at this location
Photo #8 - Aerial view of the area
Photo #9 - Looking east on Frederick at 10th Street






Circa 1912
JOSEPH R MINARIK TAILOR SHOP
1000 Frederick
Circa 1918
J. L. SCHACKLEFORD TILE & MANTLE COMPANY
1000 Frederick
Circa 1924
GEIGER-WHITE TIRE SERVICE
1000 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1000 Frederick
Circa 1946
SUNSHINE DIAPER SERVICE
1000 Frederick

Photo - 1946 News Press advertisement




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Circa 1912
Emil Dienger Saloon
1001 Frederick
Circa 1918
Emil Dienger Saloon
1001 Frederick
Circa 1930
Swersen Cleaners
1001 Frederick
Circa 1930
Swersen Cleaners
1001 Frederick
Circa 1942
Oscar Berndt Drugs
1001 Frederick
Circa 1946
SAMMY'S DRUG & PRESCRIPTION SHOP
1001-1003 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
SAMMY'S DRUG & PRESCRIPTION SHOP
1001-1003 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1966
SAMMY'S Remodeled & Enlarged
1001-1003 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1980's
ST. JOSEPH PLASMA
1001-1003 Frederick Avenue
This building was demolished in 2014

The original building was replaced in 1946 with the Sammy's building
There was an Art Deco sign on the southwest corner of the building and the combination of red and buff brick divides the building into segments. The building was enlarged in 1966 at which time the original show windows were bricked up.
Sam Freed was a long time pharmacist in the city, having worked for Herman Drug Company for a number of years before going into business for himself and building this building.
This structure fronts Frederick Avenue which is a business sector with buildings whose construction dates from the latter half of the 19th Century to the present. Within one-half of a block on either side of the street was a residential area
Sammy's Drug Store was once located at 10th & Frederick
At the time, it was one of the most popular drug stores in St Joseph
In the 1980's, it was purchased by St Joseph Plasma Center
When the Plasma Center closed, it sat empty for many years
The building was razed in 2014
Currently only a parking lot exists as seen in Photo #7




Circa 1912
Feeney & Downey Plumbing
1002 Frederick
Circa 1918
Michael Downey Plumbing
1002 Frederick
Circa 1918
Edward Lee Drug Store
1002 Frederick
Circa 1924
Schmitz & Company Grocery
1002 Frederick





Circa 1912
Edward Lee Drugs
1003 Frederick
Circa 1924
Auto Supply Company
1003 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1003 Frederick





Circa 1912
P I Bristol Plumbing & Heating
1004-1006 Frederick
Circa 1912
Simon Pinsker Umbrella Repair
1004½ Frederick
Circa 1918
Lake Gas System Manufacturing
1004-1006 Frederick
Circa 1921
O K Auto Exchange
1004 Frederick
Circa 1924
O K Auto Exchange
1004 Frederick





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Circa 1912
Phil E Wenz Drug Store
1005 Frederick
Circa 1918
Kapus Manufacturing, Machinists
1005 Frederick
Circa 1921
Kapus Manufacturing, Machinists
1005 Frederick
Circa 1924
E. F. Kapus Sewing Machines
1005 Frederick
Circa 1930
St Joseph Paint & Glass Company
1005 Frederick
Circa 1957
Risler's Music Shop
1005 Frederick
Circa 1957
Risler's Music Studios
1005½ Frederick
Circa 1958
Risler's Music Shop
1005 Frederick
Circa 1958
Risler's Music Studios
1005½ Frederick

The building no longer exists
Photo #1 - 1960 St Joseph News Presss advertisement
Photo #2 - 1930 City Directory advertisement




Circa 1912
Louis Dietsch Upholstering
1008 Frederick
Circa 1918
Louis Dietsch Upholstering
1008 Frederick
Circa 1924
F C Reck Upholsterer
1008 Frederick







Circa 1888
Dibble & White Undertakers & Embalmers
1009 Frederick
Circa 1912
Claude Morris barber
1009 Frederick
Circa 1912
George Acklam Harness Shop
1007 Frederick
Circa 1918
Henry McKinney, Barber
1009 Frederick
Circa 1921
Liberty Ice Cream Parlor
1007 Frederick
Circa 1921
E. L. Butler, barber
1009 Frederick
Circa 1924
P H Cavender Confectionary
1007 Frederick
Circa 1924
A E Ferguson barber
1009 Frederick
Circa 1930
Harold Noell Shoe Shine
1009 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1007 Frederick
Circa 1930
Salvator Scallisi Shoe Repair
1009 Frederick
Circa 1942
Prompt Printing
1007-1009 Frederick
Circa 1957
Jameson & Cash
Office & Paper Supply
1007-1009 Frederick
Circa 1957
Frances Hollingsworth
1007½ Frederick
Circa 1958
Prompt Printing
1007 Frederick
Thorton Cash
1009½ Frederick

The building no longer exists




Circa 1912
Buchanan & Ernst Dying Service
1010 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
St Joseph Cleaning & Dyeing Works
1010 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
St Joseph Cleaning & Dyeing Works
1010 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
St Joseph Cleaning & Dyeing Works
1010 Frederick Avenue

The building no longer exists






Circa 1894
Frederick Henze Cigar Manufacturer
1011 Frederick
Circa 1912
Alb E Cole Bakery
1011 Frederick
Circa 1918
Reasoner & Thorpe Bakery
1011 Frederick
Circa 1921
Reasoner & Thorpe Bakery
1011 Frederick
Circa 1924
Reasoner & Thorpe Bakery
1011 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1011 Frederick
Circa 1955
Crescent Hotel & Bar Supply
1011 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1011 Frederick
Metro Enterprises Television
1011 Frederick
Circa 1960
BENNY'S BAR & CAFE
1011 Frederick Avenue

The building no longer exists




10th & Frederick1 10th & Frederick2
Circa 1912
Elmer E Reams Grocery
1013 Frederick
Circa 1912
Conard Grocery
1013 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Isaiah T Roberts Grocery
1013 Frederick
Circa 1921
Isaiah T Roberts Grocery
1013 Frederick
Circa 1924
Isaiah T Roberts Grocery
1013 Frederick
Circa 1926
W. A. Moskau A-G Grocery
1013 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
VACANT
1013 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Haskins Radio Company
1013 Frederick
Circa 1957
Pollock Refrigeration Service
1013 Frederick
Circa 1957
Pollock Model Shop
1013 Frederick
Circa 1960
Pollock Hobby Shop
1013 Frederick

Raymond and Will Conard lived in St. Joseph between about 1912-1917
They owned and operated Conard Grocery at 1013 Frederick Avenue
W. A. Moskau A-G was known to be in operation at this address in 1926
The Pollock boys also owned Pollock Refrigeration Service at the same location
In later years, Morris & Robert Pollock opened a Model Shop at 10th & Sacramento
The brothers also had their refrigeration service at new Sacramento location
Their business and the building no longer exists

Photo #1 - Inside view of Conard Grocery
Photo #2 - Will Conard and Raymond Conard
Photos submitted by Gordy and Juanita Conard Larson




Circa 1893
Schall's Monument Works
1015 Frederick
Circa 1912
VACANT
1015 Frederick
Circa 1912
Vincent M Robinson, Dentist
1015½ Frederick
Circa 1918
Hale Brothers Plumbing
1015 Frederick
Circa 1918
Vincent M Robinson, Dentist
1015½ Frederick
Circa 1921
Garment Shop
1015 Frederick
Circa 1924
Samuel Larimer Soft Drinks
Prohibition Era
1015 Frederick
Circa 1924
E A Colley physician
1015 Frederick
Circa 1942
Prindle-Branson Furnace Company
1015 Frederick
Circa 1957
Launderette
1015 Frederick

Building no longer exists






Circa 1912
Ella C Skinner Millinery Shop
1016 Frederick
Circa 1915
George Zaroor Confectionary
1018 Frederick
Circa 1918
Dettmer Tailoring Company
1016 Frederick
Circa 1918
T. C. Hurt & Son Roofing
1018 Frederick
Circa 1921
T. C. Hurt & Son Roofing
1016-1018 Frederick
Circa 1924
C H Smith Shoe Repair
1016 Frederick

The building no longer exists




Circa 1912
Harry Deuser Hardware Store
1017 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
1017 Frederick
Circa 1921
Sam Bristow Grocery
1017 Frederick
Circa 1924
W. D. Houston Grocery
1017 Frederick
Circa 1930
A. R. Prindle Furniture
1017 Frederick
Circa 1930
Toledo Scale Company
1017 Frederick
Circa 1942
Regnier Shoup Restaurant Supplies
1017 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1017 Frederick

The building no longer exists




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Circa 1870's
The Civic Center Building
1019-1027 Frederick

Circa 1912
William Swint, Physician
1019 Frederick
Circa 1918
George Zaroor Confectionary
1019 Frederick
Circa 1921
Missouri Double Tread Tire Construction
1019 Frederick
Circa 1924
General Cigar Company
1019 Frederick
Circa 1924
Missouri Double Tread Tire
1019 Frederick
Circa 1924
Benders Drug Store
1027 Frederick
Circa 1930
Roy Jackson Printing Co.
1019 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1021 Frederick
Circa 1930
Walter Bender Drug Store
1027 Frederick
Circa 1937
Lewis Herman Drug Store
1027-1029 Frederick
Circa 1940
Roy M. Jackson Plumbing Company
1019-1027 Frederick
Circa 1942
Roy Jackson Plumbing & Heating
1019 Frederick
Circa 1958
Jackson Plumbing Company
1019 Frederick
Circa 1963
Arthur Murray School of Dancing
1019½ Frederick
Various Drug Stores
1019-1027 Frederick
Louis Dandurant Drug Store
1027 Frederick
John B. Ryan Butcher Shop
1019-1027 Frederick
HFC Loans
1019-1027 Frederick
Bray Studio
1019-1027 Frederick

This building was apparently built in four different segments, but the building has been altered to the point that separate identities are difficult to prove. There is a combination of facade changes and alterations which disguise the original appearance of the building.
The earliest section of this building is that at the corner and was probably built in the 1870's William Grill, who was listed in City Directories as selling toys, notions fancy goods and operating a saloon. For over 60 years, this building was a drug store, although operated by a number of different firms.
The west two sections of the building were probably built in the mid-1880's by Frank Werst. Werst operated a saloon in an earlier building on this lot and was the owner of this part of the lot in the 1870s and 1880s.
HFC, Jackson Plumbing and Bray Photography studio were 3 known companies occupying this building
Photo #3 - 1957 St Joseph News Press photograph




Circa 1912
J A McCarthy Furnace Company
1020 Frederick
Circa 1912
May Schafer, Dressmaker
1020½ Frederick

The building no longer exists




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Circa 1912
George Zaroor Confectionary
1021 Frederick
Circa 1918
MO Double Tire Construction
1021 Frederick
Circa 1918
Leslie Motor Repair
1021 Frederick
Circa 1921
General Cigar Company
1021 Frederick
G. Keinle Bakery
1021-1031 Frederick
Circa 1942
Herman Drug Store #2
1021-1031 Frederic
Circa 1958
Mutual of Omaha Insurance
1021-1031 Frederick




Circa 1912
FOX LAUNDRY
Cleaning & Dyeing
1022 Frederick
Circa 1918
FOX LAUNDRY
Cleaning & Dyeing
1022 Frederick
Circa 1918
OFFICE TOWEL SUPPLY COMPANY
1022 Frederick
Circa 1918
STAR TOWEL SUPPLY COMPANY
1022 Frederick
Circa 1921
FOX LAUNDRY CLEANING & DYEING
1022 Frederick
Circa 1924
FOX LAUNDRY CLEANING & DYEING
1022 Frederick





Circa 1912
Deborah Pepper-Hay Art Goods
1023 Frederick
Circa 1918
William Joiner Grocery
1023 Frederick



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Circa 1906
The Automoibile Club (AAA)
1027 Frederick
Circa 1912
Bender's Pharmacy
1027 Frederick
Circa 1918
Bender's Pharmacy
1027 Frederick
Circa 1921
Bender's Pharmacy
1027 Frederick
Circa 1924
Bender's Pharmacy
1027 Frederick
Circa 1938
Bray Studio
9th & Frederick
1027 Frederick
H & R Block
1027 Frederick

Bray Studio did all of Central High Yearbooks from 1958-1962
The business was sold to an employee, Ronald Fleckal
Ron worked there as an employee from May, 1967 until August of 1973
Ron purchased the business from it's founder, Cyril "Curly" Bray
Ron owned and operated the business until 1986 when he sold the business to David King
The building has been since remodeled and is currently occupied by H & R Block

Photo #1 - Cyril "Curly" Bray
Photo #2 - Bray's 1027 Frederick Avenue window
Photo #3 - Photo envelope showing address as 9th & Frederick, a previous address
Photo #4 - Photo envelope showing address as 9th & Frederick, a previous address




Avenue Primary

Circa 1874-1877
Avenue Primary School
Frederick Avenue, between 10th & 11th

Circa 1874-1877
North Side Frederick, between 10th-11th Streets
Was located across from present City Hall



11th STREET INTERSECTS



Circa 1921
Farmer Auto Company
Southeast Corner 11th & Frederick






Circa 1940
Civic Center Park
11th & Frederick






Circa 1912
Charles Bueler Grocery
1101 Frederick
Circa 1918
Bova & Son Grocery
1101 Frederick
Circa 1921
Bova & Son Grocery
1101 Frederick
Circa 1924
Bova & Son Grocery
1101 Frederick
Circa 1930
Bova Brothers Grocery
1101 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1101 Frederick

The building is gone, only a parking lot exists today




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Circa 1926-l927
St. Joseph City Hall & Civic Center Park
11th & Frederick

In the late l920's, there was a building boom in the city, at this time, the boulevard system was constructed, the Missouri Theater was erected and this building replaced an 188S City Hall in Market Square.
The architects were Edmund and George Eckel and Will Aldrick.
The Civic Center Park was a part of the George Burnap master plan for the City and the boulevard system.
The grounds were to contain a music hall and art gallery, but they were never completed.






Frederick Ave 11th-12th

Frederick Avenue
11th Street to 12th Street

Businesses between 11th & 12th on the north side of Frederick Avenue
Photo was submitted by Rodney Keyes




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Circa 1902
Lewis Creamery
1103-1105 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Sidenfaden Undertaking
1103 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Martin Kullmann, physician
1107 Frederick
Circa 1918
Martin Kullmann, physician
1107 Frederick
Circa 1921
Martin Kullmann, physician
1107 Frederick
Circa 1924
J. L. Shackleford Tile & Mantel
1103 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Martin Kullmann, physician
1107 Frederick
Circa 1940
Reliable Cleaners
1103 Frederick Avenue
A-1 Appliance Co
1101-1107 Frederick

The building is gone, only a parking lot exists today




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Circa 1884
Henry Nunning Brewery
11th & Frederick Avenue
Circa 1908
Airdome Outside theater
11th & Frederick Avenue
Circa 1914
Diamond Motor Company
1102 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Farmer Auto Company
1102-1106 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Farmer Auto Company
1102-1106 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Farmer Auto Company
1102-1106 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Harlen Motor Company
1102-1106 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1932/1934
Arnold Strong Motor Company
Authorized Dodge dealership
1102 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942/1958
Roys M. B. Motor Company
Authorized Dodge dealership
1102 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Tracy Dodge Plymouth Chrysler dealership
1102-1120 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1966
Shockey Dodge - Plymouth Authorized Dealer
1102 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1972
St Joseph Surgical Supply
1102 Frederick Avenue

In the late 1800's, this was once the site of the first Nunning Brewery
From 1908 to 1917, this block was the location of the Airdome, a popular outdoor summer theater. It was the Airdome which attracted the Dubinsky Brothers (Durwood brothers) to St. Joseph in 1916. However, they stayed because of the availability of the Tootle theater
The current structure was built in 1914 for the Diamond Motor Company. A decorative band of pattern bond brick which is also found on several other Avenue business buildings graces the upper portion of this building. The intricate corner laid brick and string course are of raised brick.
The building was enlarged in 1934 by the Arnold-Strong Motor company. It was enlarged once more in 1958 by the M. B. Roys Motor Company. The latter addition was concrete block
The building has gone through numerous changes of ownership
For many years, it was the location of a Dodge-Plymouth dealership
It had been the location of St. Joseph Surgical Supply for many years
Photo #2 - 1950 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - 1966 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #4 - 1932 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #9 - 1932 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #11 - 1886 Nunning Brewery gang
Photo #12 - 1918 St Joseph News Press advertisement





Circa 1918
Sam Wing Laundry
1103 Frederick
Circa 1930
Max Rosen Cap Manufacturer
1103 Frederick




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Circa 1912
Suddarth Granite Works
1104 Frederick
Circa 1915
St Joseph Automobile Company
Authorized Maxwell Dealer
1104-1110 Frederick




Circa 1912
Schultz Plumbing
1105 Frederick
Circa 1918
Loss Shoe Repair
1105 Frederick
Circa 1921
Loss Shoe Repair
1105 Frederick
Circa 1930
Loss Shoe Repair
1105 Frederick
Circa 1942
Loss Shoe Repair
1105 Frederick
Circa 1958
Loss Shoe Repair
1105 Frederick

The building is gone, only a parking lot exists today




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Circa 1900
NASON PAINT STORE
1109 Frederick
Circa 1912
TETHROW BROTHERS AUTO REPAIRS
1109 Frederick
Circa 1918
TETHROW BROTHERS METAL WELDING
1109 Frederick
Circa 1921
BROOKS RADIATOR REPAIR
1109 Frederick
Circa 1923
Z & M TIRE COMPANY
1109 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1109 Frederick
Circa 1955
NELSON ELECTRIC
1109 Frederick
Circa 1958
MULTI-LETTER COMPANY
1109 Frederick

A decorative pattern of laid brick serves as a cornice with stone lug sills and arch radiating, voussoirs at the windows. Sometime in the past, the area beneath the show windows have been bricked and a metal awning has been added.
This building was built by W. E. Spratt as a part of his real estate business building in the downtown area. Spratt was a two term Mayor of the City from 1904-1908. It has consistently been a business on the first floor and a residence on the second.
This structure fronts Frederick Avenue which is a business sector with buildings which were constructed circa 1860-1980. Within one-half of a block on either side of the street is a residential area.




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Circa 1895
THE FRANK SCALISI BUILDING

Circa 1895
Henry & William Krug
Krug meat processing
1111 Frederick
Circa 1912
Charles L Zeier Shoemaker
1111 Frederick
Circa 1918
Charles L Zeier Shoemaker
1111 Frederick
Circa 1921
Shackleford Tile & Mantel
1111 Frederick
Circa 1921
Myra Lee, Clairvoyant
1111½ Frederick
Circa 1924
C C Courtney Barber Shop
1111 Frederick
Circa 1930
A. E. Ferguson Barber
1111 Frederick
Circa 1935
A. E. Ferguson Barber
1111 Frederick
Circa 1939
Mrs Adelaide Smith Restaurant
1111 Frederick
Circa 1942
VACANT
1111 Frederick
Circa 1946
VACANT
1111 Frederick
Circa 1949
Sandusky & Fuller Paint Co.
1111 Frederick
Circa 1953
F. P. Lee Cycle Co.
1111 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1111 Frederick

The first owners of the lot were Henry & William Krug of the Krug meat processing industry
Typical of the buildings along the length of Frederick Avenue
There is a shop on the first floor and residence on the second.
The building was built by Frank and Mary Eichenlaub, he was a barber and she was confectioner.
They purchased this lot in l895
There is a coffered brick curnice with continuous smooth stone sill and lintel. The windows and doors have transoms. there is a carved wooden insert in the segmental arch of the double windows and cast iron pilasters on the first floor.





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Circa 1900
LONG BRANCH TAVERN
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1912
FIRESTINE BAKERY
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1918
MAGGIE REDMOND BAKERY
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1924
MAGGIE REDMOND CAFE
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1930
MAGGIE REDMOND CAFE
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1935
SCHIERBAUM CAFETERIA
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1939
EARL PIPES RESTAURANT
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1942
EDWARDS FOOD SHOP
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1946
EDWARDS FOOD SHOP
1113 FREDERICK AVE
Circa 1958
VACANT
1113 FREDERICK AVE

The Long branch Tavern, 1113 Frederick, resides just west of Norty's Tavern
This building was built by Theodore Fowler back in 1900. Theodore Fowler was in the real estate business. His father was William Fowler, one of the very earliest of the settlers in the Platte Purchase. William Fowler was the proprietor of the first hotel in St. Joseph
This building has previously been used as a restaurant during its long life
This building has the Classic Revival, pediment and cornice with lintels on the second floor entablature and first floors. The pilasters are of cast metal. The central stone pilaster have lon1c capitals. There is a continuous sill of sandstone at the second floor level. Ornate trim is provided by the semi-elliptical windows which are flanked by round windows, all of which have bracketed keystones. The windows at the first floor level have been boarded up.





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Circa 1880
THE McNAIR BUILDING

Circa 1881
Fred Voss Tavern
1115 Frederick
Fred Hagemann tavern
1115 Frederick
Ferdinand Walter
1115 Frederick
Circa 1912
Federhart Brothers Dyeing
1115 Frederick
Circa 1918
H. A. Myer Painting Company
1115 Frederick
Circa 1921
H. A. Myer Painting Company
1115 Frederick
Circa 1924
B F Parks Grocery
1115 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1115 Frederick
Circa 1935
Modern Neon Sign Co.
1115 Frederick
Circa 1939
Modern Shade Shop
1115 Frederick
Circa 1942
Modern Shade Shop
1115 Frederick
Circa 1946
Modern Shade Shop
1115 Frederick
Circa 1958
Modern Shade Shop
1115 Frederick

The rear of the building testifies that this is a much older building than 1910, when the new brick facade was applied. This facade has pattern bend brick in hard fired and rustic combination with a coffered stringcourse below a plain parapet.
This building appears on the 1883 Sanborn map as a saloon. In 1881, the City Directory lists Fred Voss, early owner of this lot as a saloon keeper on the north side of Frederick between ll and 12th, later the saloon keepers at 1115 Frederick are Fred Hageman and Ferdinand Walter
Photo #2 - 1960 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1920
Producer's Oil Company
1116 Frederick
Circa 1987
Acme Radiator Service
1116 Frederick

The building has a tile roof. The area which originally was the gasoline island has been closed-in
This building was constructed by Producer's Oil Company in 1920
This was the earliest gas station located Frederick and is of the decade which began the Automobile Age
Thus is representative of those first "service stations"
It was used as a filling station until World War II when it served as a used car lot for Roy's Motor Company
At the close of the War it was converted into the radiator shop and served as such for many years since that time
This block is the site of the first Nunning Brewery in the 19th Century and of the Airdome Summer Theater early in this century
Photo #2 - 1987 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1879
LOG CABIN BAR
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1879
CABINET SHOP
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1883
CARPENTER SHOP
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1889
L.W. BERTRAM CONFECTIONERY
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1912
LEOPOLD DAVIDSON TOWEL SUPPLY
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1918
GEORGE ACKLAN HARNESSMAKER
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1924
W R Halterman Tinner
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1930
Halterman Sheet Metal Works
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1935
Halterman Sheet Metal Works
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1939
VACANT
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1946
VACANT
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
Circa 1958
LOG CABIN BEER
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE
NORTY'S BAR & GRILL
1117 FREDERICK AVENUE

The three doors each have a semi-circular arch transom and arched voussoirs. The three windows on the second floor have radiating arch voussoirs and wooden lug sills. Dented trim caps on the front wall. There are two cornice bands, one is one brick deep and the other is two bricks deep.
Norty's Tavern currently sits to the right of the Long Branch. Norty's used to reside at 24th & Messanie until burned down
The 1883 Sanborn map shows this as a carpenter shop. It lists J. W. Wilson at 1117 as a carpenter
1879, Martin Amann, a cabinet maker, is listed on the north side of Frederick. By 1889, L. W. Bertram owned this building and ran a confectionery. Their residence was upstairs. The Bertram family owned the property until the 1920s
Photo #3 - 1949 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1896
DR. JOHN AUSTIN'S OFFICE
1119 Frederick
Circa 1912
RAPALEE & JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY
1119 Frederick
Circa 1918
ISRAEL BORDMAN CONFECTIONARY
1119 Frederick
Circa 1921
MURPHY SPRING TIRE COMPANY
1119 Frederick
Circa 1924
TUNGSTEN SPARK PLUG COMPANY
1119 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1119 Frederick
Circa 1935
VACANT
1119 Frederick
Circa 1939
CANBY LOAN & INVESTMENT CO.
1119 Frederick
Circa 1946
PAULINE BOYER TOBACCO SHOP
1119 Frederick
Circa 1958
SCANLAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
1119 Frederick
ALBERT LaTOUR TAILOR
1119 Frederick

This building was built by Dr. John Austin, whose residence was behind and to the east of this structure
Dr Austin, whose office had been in the Westheimer building further west on Frederick Avenue, moved his office to the second floor and rented the first floor to various businesses
Dr John Austin, a native of DePeyster, New York, was born in 1843 came to St Joseph after the Civil War
Dr Austin was one of St. Joseph's leading dentists




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Circa 1912
J. M. Austin, Dentist
1121 Frederick
Circa 1918
Robidoux Auto Company Sales
1121-1125 Frederick
Circa 1918
John Austin, Dentist
1121 Frederick
Circa 1921
Robidoux Auto Company Dealers
1121-1125 Frederick
Circa 1924
Oakland Auto Sales
1121 Frederick
Circa 1930
St Joseph Automobile Co.
1125-1131 Frederick







Circa 1879
Dr. John Austin's House
1123 Frederick
Circa 1912
Dr. John Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1918
Dr. John Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1921
Dr. John Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1930
Mrs Anna Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1935
Mrs Anna Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1939
Milton D. Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick
Circa 1946
Milton D. Austin's Residence
1123 Frederick

Dr. James Austin whose home this was as early as 1879, was one of the city's leading dentists in the latter part of the 19th Century, and the early part of the 20th Century.
His daughters, Florence, who was a teacher and Deedie Mae, who was a journalist, were two of the outstanding "career women" of the city during the first half of the century
This is the only remaining house fronting Frederick Avenue until past 26th Street
It sat back from the street about 250 feet




Circa 1912
Edward Delavan Contractor
1124 Frederick
Circa 1918
Suddarth Granite Company
1124 Frederick
Circa 1921
Suddarth Granite Company
1124 Frederick
Circa 1924
Suddarth Granite Company
1124 Frederick





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Circa 1913
Automobile Garage
1125 Frederick
Circa 1921
Robidoux Auto Company
1125 Frederick
Circa 1924
Reynolds Brothers Garage
1125 Frederick
Circa 1930
St Joseph Automobile Co.
1125 Frederick
Circa 1933
Willis-Lucas Cadillac
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1935
Willis-Lucas Cadillac
Willys Dealer
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1935
Willis-Lucas Lumber Company
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1939
Willis-Lucas Cadillac
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1939
Willis-Lucas Lumber Company
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1946
Reynolds Auto Supply
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1946
Speed Liner Boats
1125-1131 Frederick
Circa 1958
Till & Speaker Auto Works
1125 Frederick
Circa 1958
Reynolds & Lawhon Marine Company
1125 Frederick
Scanlan Motorcycles
1125 Frederick

This building was constructed in 1913 as an automobile garage.
The earliest tenants were auto supply firms.
From 1933 to 1942, this building was occupied by Willis,Lucas Cadillac Company.
Lawrence Lucas had secured the Cadillac dealership in 1918 from the Robinson Motor Company.
Mr. Lucas's son Stan was the Cadillac dealer in St. Joseph
Scanlan's Motorcycle firm is of interest because they followed a pattern similar to many Frederick Avenue merchants.
This is one of three Avenue locations of the firm.
From 1926 to 1932, the firm was at 1928-1930 Frederick, and from 1956 to 1972, they were located at 1316 Frederick.




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Circa 1889
The Ryan Block

Circa 1889
John B. Ryan Meat Market
1137 Frederick
Circa 1895
Stewart Grocery Company
1141 Frederick
Circa 1896
Conroy Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1902
James Hartigan Meat Store
1137-1139 Frederick
Circa 1912
Earl Ford Plumbing
1137 Frederick
Circa 1912
John Kamler Tinner
1139 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
May Barrett Dressmaker
1139½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Tetherow Brothers Auto Parts
1137 Frederick
Circa 1918
Kearful Grocery Company
1141 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
1139 Frederick
Circa 1921
VACANT
1139 Frederick
Circa 1921
H. E. Spindler Cigar Shop
1141 Frederick
Circa 1924
B. A. Orth Radiator Repair
1137 Frederick
Circa 1924
W. A. Moskau Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1926
Suddarth Granite Company
1139 Frederick
Circa 1930
Hafner Hy-Klas #16
1141 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1137 Frederick
Circa 1930
Johnson Suddarth Monuements
1139 Frederick
Circa 1930
Remig Halfner Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1935
George Falkenbach Grocery
1137 Frederick
Circa 1935
Suddarth Granite Monuments
1139 Frederick
Circa 1935
Remig Halfner Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1939
VACANT
1137 Frederick
Circa 1939
Suddarth Granite Monuments
1139 Frederick
Circa 1939
Remig Halfner Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1940
Beaty Retail Store
1141 Frederick
Circa 1942
Frank Datillo's Cash Grocery
1141 Frederick
Circa 1946
Steven's Cleaners
1137-1139 Frederick
Circa 1946
Frank's Market
1141 Frederick
Circa 1946
Suddarth Granite Monuments
1139 Frederick
Circa 1953
H & S Market
1141 Frederick
Circa 1955
Al's Market
1141 Frederick
Circa 1958
Al's Market
1141 Frederick
Circa 1975
John DeShon
/>1137Frederick
Circa 1975
Greene's TV Service & Repair
1141 Frederick
Circa 1988
Crowley Heating & Cooling
1137 Frederick

Constructed in 1889, the Ryan Block is a good representative example of a late 19th century commercial building with Late Victorian styling. The red brick, three-story building is located at 1137-41 Frederick Avenue in St. Joseph
Since its construction in 1889, the Ryan Block has experienced few exterior changes. It substantially reflects its period of historic significance and consequently easily fulfills the registration requirements for its property type
There was an oriole at the southeast corner of the building. This structure originally had a conical tower. The first floor had a cast metal store front and there is a raised brick string course between the first and second floors. There was pattern bond brick detailing between the second and third floors. The windows had stone lugoills and radiating voussoir window headers
This building was built by John B. Ryan who was a butcher with a butcher shop at 1027 Frederick
After construction, John B. Ryan moved his meat market into the west section and leased the other store front to a grocer. There have been many tenants throughout the years, many of them being food stores.
The apartments were lived in by the merchants who occupied the store fronts. The Greenes occupy an apartment on the second floor of their section of the building, the rest of the upper floors are now vacant.
The building is currently being restored by someone
Photo #3 - submitted by Rodney Keyes
Photo #5 - 1956 Stevens Cleaners News Press advertisement
Photo #6 - 1957 Stevens Cleaners News Press advertisement




Circa 1935
Continental Oil Filling Station
1140 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1939
Don Martin Filling Station
1140 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
M. B. Roys Motor Company Used Cars
1140 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1946
VACANT
1140 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Acme Radiator Repair Shop
1140 Frederick Avenue




NORTH 12th STREET INTERSECTS



Circa 1924
Derby Oil Company filling station
Corner of 12th & Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Marland Oil Company filling station
SW Corner of 12th & Frederick Avenue







Circa 1913
STAR UPHOLSTERY
12th & Frederick Avenue







Looking west from 12th & Frederick Avenue





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Circa 1906
The Birkes Building

Circa 1906
Birkes Building
Filter Queen
1201-1209 Frederick
Circa 1912
Republic Tire Company
1201 Frederick
Circa 1918
Interstate Rubber Company
1201 Frederick
Circa 1921
Interstate Rubber Company
1201 Frederick
Circa 1924
Foster-Penny Tire Company
1201 Frederick
Circa 1930
Turner & Cook Plumbing
1201 Frederick
Circa 1930
Duro Company, The Pumps
1201 Frederick
Circa 1939
Cook Plumbing & Heating Company
1201-1209 Frederick
Circa 1942
Cook Plumbing & Heating Company
1201-1209 Frederick
Circa 1942
Carl Newburn, Barber
1209 Frederick
Circa 1946
Cook Plumbing & Heating Company
1201-1209 Frederick
Circa 1951
Cook Gas, Plumbing & Heating Supply
1201-1209 Frederick
Circa 1958
Cook Gas, Plumbing & Heating Supply
1201-1209 Frederick

This building was probably built in three sections by Eljah M. Birkes, beginning in 1906.
Building permits show probable additions in 1909 and 1916.
Birkes was the early owner and continued ownership until the 1930's.
At the turn of the century, Birkes was involved in real estate, with an office in the German American Bank Building
Photo #2 - 1951 St Joseph News Paper advertisement
Photo #5 - 1947 St Joseph News Paper advertisement




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Circa 1899
William Berndt Furniture store
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
George McCool Upholstering
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Mechanical Belt Company
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Reliable Radiator Repair Shop
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Reliable Radiator Repair Shop
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
George Falkenbach Lunch Counter
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Leo Robertson Tire & Battery Co.
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1939
Hartsock Osteopathic Hospital
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Hartsock Osteopathic Hospital
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1946
General Osteopathic Hospital
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1951
Flinchpaugh's Pet Shop
Moved from 603 S 8th
1202 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Pete's Grille
1202 Frederick Avenue
Goldie's Restaurant
1202 Frederick Avenue

As early as 1877, William Berndt is shown as living on this tract of land. By 1899, the City Directory lists William Berndt, Furniture, 1202 Frederick, residence same. In the 1940's, this was the Hartsock Osteopathic Hospital.
If you look closely at photo #3, you can see a CAFE sign on the front
The structure is gone, only a parking lot remains
Photo #4 - 1935 St Joseph News Press advertisement




Circa 1918
John Jones Grocery
1203 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Max Kaufman Grocery
1203 Frederick Avenue





Circa 1912
Otto Loss Shoe Repair
1205 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Conrad Wilmes Tailor
1205 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Conrad Wilmes Tailor
1205 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Beryl Tinsley Cafe
1205 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Herbert Hamilton Bakery
1205 Frederick Avenue




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Clark's
1206 Frederick
Circa 1939
VACANT
1206 Frederick
Circa 1942
Waldo Hartsock, Osteopath
1206 Frederick
Circa 1942
Earl Tetherow, Lawyer
1204½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1946
Waldo E. Hartsock Osteopathic Clinic
1204-1206 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1955
Reynolds Boats & Motors
1206 Frederick
Circa 1958
Clark's Carpet Company
1206 Frederick




Circa 1912
Conrad Wilmes, tailor
1207 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
VACANT
1207 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
P. G. Berry, barber
1207 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
F. M. King Restaurant
1207 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1939
Steven's Dry Cleaners
1207 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1946
VACANT
1207 Frederick Avenue




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Circa 1888
The Kelley Flats
1208-1210-1212 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Cora Groom's Furnished Rooms
1208 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Ernest Michaelis Furnished Rooms
1210 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Verdie Robertson Furnished Rooms
1212 Frederick Avenue
Samuel Lima Furnished Rooms
1208-1210-1212 Frederick Avenue
Verdie Robertson Furnished Rooms
1208-1210-1212 Frederick Avenue

These town houses were built by Charles Kelley who was a partner in the real estate firm of Andrews and Kelley.
He occupied the center section when the flats were first built.
For a number of years, these were occupied by professionals, some of whom combined their offices with their residences.
Before and after restoration photos - excellent restoration of both
Although not visible from the street, these buildings have 3 stories




Avenue Primary

Circa 1868-1869
Avenue Primary School
1209 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Solomon Trachtman Barber
1209 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1946
Carl E. Newburn Barber
1209 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Walter West Insurance Agency
1209 Frederick Avenue

Circa 1868-1869
1209 Frederick Avenue
The school was located in the 2nd story
The 2nd story has been removed




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Circa 1889
The Browne Flats
1214-1216 Frederick
Circa 1924
W C Parrish Furnished Rooms
1214 Frederick
Circa 1942
Fred Shackelford Furnished Rooms
1214-1216 Frederick
Circa 1958
Mrs Lillian Sexton Furnished Rooms
1214-1216 Frederick
Samuel Lima Home
1214-1216 Frederick

These town houses were erected by Francis Browne, who was an officer of Nave-McCord Wholesale Grocers. A native of Ireland he came to the United States in 1851, and to St. Joseph in 1857
In early directories this tract is shown as his residence, but by time he constructed this building, he had built a mansion
Francis Browne was a major benefactor of the Convent of the Sacrate Heart.
The Browne Flats (1214-1216 Frederick Avenue ) The Browne Flats sit approximately three feet to the east of the Kelley Flats with the same streetscape setback. Again, due to the sloping terrain of the lot, the first-story facade of the Browne Flats is at street level with a full walkout basement at the rear. Like the Kelley Flats, the Browne Flats were originally built of red brick, but have been painted white, which has weathered badly. The two units of the Browne Flats are stepped in orientation and facade design. The facade entrances to both units are located in the center bay with a window above and flanked by a three-sided bay on the left and a two-sided bay on the right. The side of both bays contains a window on both stories
The entrance to 1214 Frederick retains its historic shed roof hood. The entrance at 1216 Frederick does not. Access to the facade entrances in obtained by a non-historic concrete-slab platform and steps. Like the Kelley Flats, the Browne Flats feature simple corbelled brick string courses and a water table between stories. Unlike the Kelley Flats, the facade of the Browne Flats is divided by corbelled brick plaster on the second story.




Circa 1912
WYCO Car Company
1217 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Grant Motor Company
1217 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Lawler Motor Co. Used Cars
1217 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
VACANT
1225 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Motor Parts & Equipment Company
1217-1225 Frederick Avenue




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Circa 1909
WYCO Car Company
1219 Frederick
Circa 1917
Grant Motor Company
1219 Frederick
Circa 1924
VACANT
1219 Frederick
Circa 1962
Electronic Business Equipment
1219 Frederick

From the time it was constructed, until about 1940, this was the location of a number of different auto dealerships and or auto supply and repair shops, including the WYCO Car Company which was the automotive outlet of the Wyeth Hardware Company.
Early listings show Houston Wyeth as president of both concerns.
In the 1940's, it was the location of Harry Korns Electric Company.
Photo #2 - 1917 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #3 - 1981 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1918
Grant Motor Company
1217 Frederick
Circa 1921
Timberlake Motor Company
1217 Frederick
Circa 1922
Foster-Hall Tire Company
1217-1225 Frederick
Circa 1925
Timberlake Motor Company
1217 Frederick
Circa 1931
Johnson Auto Sales
1217-1225 Frederick
Circa 1942
Harry Korns Electric Company
1217 Frederick
Circa 1942
Midland Bearing Service
1225 Frederick
Circa 1958
Motor Parts & Equipment Co
1217-1225 Frederick

On August 13, 1926, a radio license was issued to J.B. Abercrombie for the call letters KGBX. This was the second license issued to Abercrombie who had received the first one in St. Joseph in 1922. The studio of this radio station was in this building which was then the - Foster-Hall Tire Company.




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Circa 1912
Leslie Motor Car Company
1221 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1915
Leslie Motor Car Company
1221 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
St Joseph Motor Company
1221-1227 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
St Joseph Motor Company
1221-1229 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Boyd Motors Company
REO Passenger Cars & REO Speedwagons
1221 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Boyd Motors Company
REO Passenger Cars & REO Speedwagons
1221 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Motor Parts & Bearing Company
1221 Frederick Avenue
Photo #3 - REO Passenger Car
Photo #4 - REO Speedwagon




Circa 1918
Joseph Brady vulcanizer
1229 Frederick Avenue




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LAWLER MOTO COMPANY BUILDING
Circa 1890
Phillip Best Brewing Company
Hund & Egar Agents
1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1900
Louis Schenek Carriage Works
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Avenue Carriage Works
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1913
Farmer Automotive Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1914
Lawler Motor Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1917-1928
Ford Motor Car Authorized Dealerhip
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Lawler Motor Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Lawler Motor Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Frahm Motor Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Lawler Motor Company
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Gray Brothers Tire & Battery Co.
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1936
Kagey, Inc.
Authorized Hudson Dealership
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Lewis-Nash Motor Company
Authorized Nash Dealership
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1949
Tri-State Tire & Supply
Jim Coffey, President
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Midland Empire Sales & Service
Radio & Television Repair
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1990
Family Video
1224-1226 Frederick Avenue

This structure was erected in 1913 by Mrs. Eva Roth, widow of Fred Roth. It replaced the previous structure. It was one of many automotive facilities which were constructed along the length of Frederick Avenue. This building housed various auto dealerships. After a brief one-year period housing the Farmer Automotive Company, the Lawler Motor Company occupied the building and operated as the city's exclusive Ford dealership from 1917 to 1928
As the popularity and availability of automobiles greatly increased, so did the need for spaces to display and service these large machines. By 1930, Lawler Motor Company joined forces with the Grant Motor Company, authorized Lincoln dealers, and moved to a larger building at 1002 Francis
The Lawler used car department still operated across the street at 1217 Frederick venue. The period of significance, 1913-1941, reflects the date of construction and the date when the building ceased to be in continuous use in connection with the automotive industry, Michael P. Lawler was the owner of Lawler Automotive
The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903
Photo #1 - 1915 St Joseph News-Press Ford advertisement
Photo #2 - 1915 Ford 5 passenger Prototype C coupelet automobile
Photo #3 - 1915 Ford 5 passenger touring car - Price $530 FOB Detroit
Photo #4 - Current rear view of the Lawler Motor Company building
Photo #5 - 1921 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #6 - empty 13th & Frederick building
Photo #7 - 1224frederick - Midland building
Photo #9 - 1936 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #10 - 1936 Hudson model Terraplane automobile convertible
Photo #11 - 1924 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #12 - 1924 Touring Hupmobile
Photo #13 - 1940 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #14 - Front (Northeast) and East Elevations
Photo #15 - Front Elevation
Photo #16 - Front & West Elevations
Photo #17 - South & West Elevations
Photo #18 - South Elevation
Photo #19 - North Wall of Service Area
Photo #20 - Showroom Interior
Photo #21 - Vehicular Entrance
Photo #22 - Second Story Hallway & Stairs
Photo #23 - Second Story Dining Room & Living Room
Photo #24 - Basement
Photo #25 - Basement with Limestone Wall
Photo #26 - Basement Limestone Wall & Concrete Structural System
Photo #27 - Sub-basement vault
Photo #28 - 1930 Gray Brothers St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #29 - 1958 City Directory advertisement
Photo #30 - 1948 $200 receipt for 1935 Chevrolet (trade-in)



13th STREET INTERSECTS





Circa 1946
TRI-STATE TIRE & SUPPLY INC
13th & Frederick

Photo - 1946 St Joseph News Press advertisement






Circa 1912
Excelsior Hand Laundry
1301 Frederick
Circa 1926
Barnsdall Oil Company
1301 Frederick
Circa 1930
Barnsdall Oil Company Filling Station
1301 Frederick
Circa 1935
Barnsdall Oil Company Filling Station
1301 Frederick
Circa 1954
Virgil's Texaco Service Station
1301 Frederick
Circa 1958
Carnes Motor Company
1301 Frederick
Consolidated Motors
(USED CARS)
1301 Frederick

This prefinished design is an example of standardization to achieve lower costs and establish a product image.
The use of continuous light weight glass walls and enameled metal infill panels, is common to hundreds of such units built in modern days
This corner has been occupied by a filling station since 1926, when a Bardahl Oil Company facility was erected here.
In 1954, the home of Louise Bansbach was demolished on lots 5 and 6 and this modern service station was constructed.




Bozarth1 Bozarth2

Bozarth Texaco
1301 Frederick Avenue

1301 Frederick Avenue
The last owner of this full service station was Mike Bozarth
In the 1960's, his father, CJ Bozarth, operated the Bonus Isle station at 26th & Messanie just east of Kwik Carry Out
Photo submitted by Rodney Keyes




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Circa 1909
Western-Extralite
1302 Frederick
Circa 1912
Farmer Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1912
John Brady Auto Repair
1302 Frederick
Circa 1918
Ayers-Farmer Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1921
Ayers-Farmer Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1924
Ayers-Farmer Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1930
Ayers Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1935
Ayers Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1942
Ayers Wholesale Auto Supply
1302 Frederick
Circa 1958
Ayers Auto Supply
1302 Frederick

This building was constructed by Fred Roth who is listed in City Directories as a contractor. His residence was also on this site.
The importance of Frederick Avenue as an "Automobile Row" is reflected in the fact that this was the home of a major auto supply firm for over 10 years






Circa 1918
Board Of Education Repair Shop
1306 Frederick
Circa 1921
Board Of Education Repair Shop
1306 Frederick
Circa 1924
Board Of Education Repair Shop
1306 Frederick
Circa 1924
French Oldsmobile Company
1306 Frederick
Circa 1924
Co-op Advertising Company
1306½ Frederick
Circa 1930
Joseph Brady Tire Company
1306 Frederick
Circa 1935
Joseph Brady Tire Company
1306 Frederick
Circa 1936
Leo Robertson Tire & Motor Supply Company
1306 Frederick
Circa 1942
Leo Robertson Tire Company
1306 Frederick
Ayers Auto Supply Co
(Storage)
1306 Frederick




Circa 1942
Ray Royer Tile & Marble Company
1307 Frederick




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Circa 1933
St. Joseph Monument Company
1308 Frederick
Circa 1935
King Hill Oil Co. Filling Station
1308 Frederick
Circa 1942
Markt Service Station
1308 Frederick
Circa 1958
Quality Oil Co gas station
1308 Frederick
Ward Service Station & Ward Motor Company
1308 Frederick

This is an early filling station reflective of the early days of the automobile age when this type of facility first became popular.
King Hill Oil Company was owned by Rufus Limpp, his first station was at the corner of King Hill and East Lake.
Later he was involved in several businesses in King City, MO and was a major benefactor of South Gentry County
Photo #2 - 1975 St Joseph News Press advertisement




Circa 1942
Ferguson Beauty Shop
1309 Frederick




Circa 1935
J. L. Edwards Restaurant
1312 Frederick




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Circa 1912
Charles Floyd Feed Company
1316 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Charles Floyd Fuel Company
1316 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Willis Motor Company
Used Car Dept
1316 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Breon Motor Company
1316 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Cooper-Day Motors Inc
Authorized Chrysler-Plymouth Dealer
Circa 1958
Willis-LucasCadillac
Authorized Cadillac Dealer
1316 Frederick Avenue
Lucas-Fredlake Cadillac
Authorized Cadillac Dealer
1316 Frederick Avenue
Scanlan Motorcycles
1316 Frederick Avenue
Gray Manufacturing
1316 Frederick Avenue

The original building no longer exists
This building was constructed in 1936 for Breon Motor Company, a Chrysler-Plymouth dealer and remained such until it was occupied by the Lucas-Fredlake Cadillac dealership in 1956
Gray Manufacturing markets pneumatic automobile jacks, so that this building is still part of the auto industry






Circa 1952
Lucas Pontiac-Cadillac Used Cars
1317 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Clint Coons Pontiac Used Cars
1317 Frederick Avenue

This used car lot is significant in that it reflects the importance of the automotive industry on the development of Frederick Avenue.
The location also has significance in that it was the site of the home of Zeilda Forsee, widow of one of St. Joseph's most important early physicians and sister-in-law of John Corby




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Circa 1920
Tethrow Brothers Auto
1320 Frederick
Circa 1921
Tethrow Brothers Auto
1320 Frederick
Circa 1924
Tethrow Brothers Auto Parts
1320 Frederick
Circa 1930
Tetherow Brothers Auto Parts
1322-1324 Frederick
Circa 1935
W. A. Couvery Auto Body
1320-1322 Frederick
Circa 1942
Cooper-Day Motors Used Cars
1322 Frederick
Circa 1958
Dan Meyers Parking
1322 Frederick
Circa 1958
Kindred & Burke Motors
Used Cars
1320 Frederick
B and B Used Cars
1320 Frederick

Tethrow Brothers began their business as blacksmiths and welders.
Like many other Frederick Avenue merchants this is one of several addresses occupied by the firm.
With the coming of the automotive age they went into the auto parts and repair business
They built this structure for their business.
Photo #2 taken in 2015 by Rodney Keyes




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Circa 1942
Ivan Tetherow Silver Plater
1334 Frederick
Circa 1966
Champlin Self Service Gas Station
1334 Frederick
Woody's E-Z Mart Convenience Store
1334 Frederick

The original building at 1334 no longer exists
This station was originally built in 1966 by Champlin as a full service station with attached garage for minor automotive repairs.
It was converted into self service, reflecting a nation wide change in gasoline merchandising.
It currently is Woody's E-Z Mart




Circa 1935
Ray Adams Contractor
1338 Frederick Avenue
Cooper-Day Motors
1328-1338 Frederick Avenue



NORTH 14th STREET INTERSECTS



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Circa late 1800's
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
St Joseph Investment Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
St Joseph Investment Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
St Joseph Investment Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
St Joseph Investment Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
St Joseph Lumber Company
1401 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1966
One-Hour Cleaners
1401 Frederick
Mister Hobbs Formal Wear
1401 Frederick

The newer building seen in Photo #3 was built where the lumber company once stood, it was built for One-Hour Cleaner's
Photo #2 - 1930 City Directory advertisement






Circa 1970
Deluxe Cleaners
14th & Frederick




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Circa 1894
Schall's Monument Works
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Charles Schall Monuments
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Sloan Monument Works
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1957
Virgil Abbett Specialty Shop
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Virgil Abbett FLoor Coverings
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1978
Paul's Outlet Store
1405 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1980
Paul's Outlet Store
1405 Frederick Avenue

Charles Schall, a native of Canada, came to St. Joseph in 1871.
He was a marble cutter and monument maker.
He was first located at 1015 Frederick.
In 1894, he built this building to house his monument business.
His residence was on the second floor.
The monument business remained here until the 1940s.
The building was later occupied by the adjacent lumber company
Paul Block later owned the building




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Circa 1915
Avenue Carriage Works
1407-1415 Frederick
Circa 1918
Avenue Carriage Works
1407-1415 Frederick
Circa 1921
Avenue Carriage Works
1407-1415 Frederick
Circa 1924
Avenue Carriage Works
1407-1415 Frederick
Circa 1928
Casper Tire Service
1411-1413 Frederick
Circa 1930
Avenue Carriage Works
1407-1415 Frederick
Circa 1930
Alberts Auto Supply Co.
1411 Frederick
Circa 1935
Peanuts Service Station
1407 Frederick
Circa 1935
Charles Hagg Auto Repair
1411 Frederick
Circa 1942
Dan Myers Motor Company
1407-1409 Frederick
Circa 1958
Dan Myers Motor Company
1407-1413 Frederick
Circa 1962
Church's Chicken
1413 Frederick
For a number of years this was the location of the Avenue Carriage Works, but had been vacant before this construction
Photo #4 - 1921 City Directory advertisement
Photo #5 - 1918 City Directory photo




Circa 1883
James Flannery Saloon
1415 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Allison Kinnison Saloon
1415 Frederick
Circa 1918
William Kamler Saloon
1415 Frederick
Circa 1924
Fleming & Voth soft drinks
1415 Frederick
Circa 1930
Herman Kley Saloon
1415 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Kley & Schott Soft Drinks
Prohibition Era
1415 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Allen Kimber Restaurant
1415 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Leo Schott Tavern
1415 Frederick
Circa 1958
Schott's Tavern
1415 Frederick Avenue
Kley and Schotts Tavern
1415 Frederick Avenue

As early as 1883, James Flannery kept a saloon/grocery store on this corner.
From that time until the present, except for the prohibition years, this has been a Neighborhood watering hole.
In the early part of the century, this tavern was owned by the Goetz Brewing Company and leased it to various saloon keepers.



MOUNT MORA ROAD INTERSECTS





Circa 1913
AVENUE SILENT MOVIE THEATER
1501 Frederick
Circa 1918
FREEMAN'S TAXI SERVICE
1501 Frederick
Circa 1921
KERNS TAXI SERVICE
1501 Frederick
Circa 1924
PIGGLY WIGGLY GROCERY STORE
1501 Frederick
Circa 1930
PIGGLY WIGGLY #4 GROCERY STORE
1501 Frederick
Circa 1935
VACANT
1501 Frederick

This was a short lived theater. 1501 Frederick is shown on the 1911 Map as being on the northeast corner of 16th & Frederick. A garage supposedly existed on the lot. The theater must have been built where this garage was and then later torn down. A building with a 1601 address currently occupies the lot




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Circa 1930
F. C. Reck & Co Upholstery
1502-1504 Frederick
Circa 1935
F. C. Reck & Co Upholstery
1502 Frederick
Circa 1935
Thames Motor Company
1508 Frederick
Circa 1940
Miller Oldsmobile Company
Autorized Oldsmobile Dealer
1502-1508 Frederick
Circa 1942
F. C. Reck & Co Upholstery
1502-1504 Frederick
Circa 1947
Twentieth 20th Century Motors
Autorized Oldsmobile Dealer
1502-1508 Frederick
Circa 1958
F. C. Reck & Co Upholstery
1502-1504 Frederick
Circa 1958
Twentieth Century Motors
1508 Frederick
Lasker Olds
Autorized Oldsmobile Dealer
1502-1508 Frederick
Dishon Tires
1502-1508 Frederick Newkirk Safety Window Platform
1502-1504 Frederick

This building was built for the automobile dealership of Hal Thames.
Thames had earlier been at 1925 Frederick.
In addition to his business as an Auburn and Ford automobile dealer, Thames was the originator of a successful Girl's softball competition in this area beginning in the early 193Os.
His team was State Champion for at least four years.
In 1932 or 1933 he built Thames Stadium for his team and their league
In 1947, 20th Century Motors was at this address
In later years it became Lasker Olds
The office & showroom was located at 1502 Frederick Avenue
Their used car lot was located at 1516-1526 Frederick Avenue
In 1939 and 1940, The St. Joseph Saints of the Western Association (men's professional baseball) played in Thames Stadium.
Thames was also President of the baseball team in 1940.
The need for the stadium diminished with the construction of the St. Joseph City Stadium (which has since been named for former Mayor Phil J. Welch.) and the Thames Stadium was demolished prior to 1946.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Office was constructed on the old stadium site.
The automobile dealership had changed hands, by 1940, with the Miller family having an Oldsmobile dealership at the Frederick Avenue location.
For over 20 years this building housed the Oldsmobile franchise.
Photo #6 - Hal J. Thames in 1940
Photo #7 - November 1939, Miller moved to new location




Circa 1900
Reinhold Willman Medical
1505 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1905
Reinhold Willman Medical
1505 Frederick Avenue






Circa 1921
Armstrong Motor Company
1515-1517 Frederick Avenue




Circa 1935
E. H. Spellman Restaurant
1520 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Snow White Restaurant
Bradley Christie
1520 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Snow White Restaurant
Bradley Christie
602 Messanie Street
Circa 1947
Snow White Restaurant
Mildred Wright
1520 Frederick Avenue
The 1520 Frederick building no longer exists
The 602 Messanie Street building no longer exists






Circa 1970
Interstate Oil Company
1522 Frederick

This was the first station built as a self service operation, to be located on Frederick Avenue.
Until World War II, this was still primarily a residential block.






Circa 1942
Harry Watkins Auto Repair
1526 Frederick
Circa 1958
20th Century Motors
1516-1526 Frederick
Lasker Olds
1516-1526 Frederick

This was a used car lot on the south side of Frederick Avenue
At one time there was a small gas station at this location but returned to being a used car lot many times since
Photo #2 - 1953 20th Century advertisement



NORTH 16th STREET INTERSECTS


There have been so many tenants in 1601 Frederick, there are 2 entries



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Circa 1860
Fred Westpheling Grocery
1601 Frederick
Circa 1912
Stanley & Ranger Auto Sales
1601 Frederick
Circa 1942
Chatham Furnace and Air Conditioning
1601 Frederick
Circa 1950
Chatham Furnace and Air Conditioning
1601 Frederick
Circa 1958
Tiemann-Hess Electric Supply
1601 Frederick
Rag-Don Corporation
1601 Frederick
Smokerz Outlet
1601 Frederick

This is one of the oldest extant buildings on the Avenue.
It or one very like it appears in the 1868 lithograph of St. Joseph and the 1868 City Directory shows F. Westpheling, grocer at this location.
It was a grocery store until the second decade of this century when it became an auto repair garage.
Since then there have been a variety of tenants.
Photo #3 - 1944 St Joseph News Press advertisement




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Circa 1891/1893
Peter Alders Saloon w/John Sebus
1601 Frederick
Brunner Home Furnace Company
1601 Frederick
Smokerz Outlet
1601 Frederick

Peter Heinrich Alders, born on March 3,1854 in Herman, MO.
Peter Alders died on March 28,1920 in St Joseph
On Oct 2,1888, Peter married Regina Mary Carolus at the St Joseph Immaculate Conception Church
1900 & 1910 Census lists Peter as being a retail liquor Saloon dealer
Peter was a member of the Pocahontas tribe of Red Men
Photo #3 - Peter Alders photo
Peter was buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery
John Sebus, was Peter's partner & cousin.
John was born on June 24, 1856 in Weston, MO.
John Sebus married Christina Thinnes on June 3,1879.
Christina died in 1940 in St Joseph
John Sebus died on January 13,1939 in St Joseph
In the summer of 1879, John engaged with Mr. Danckmeyer at the OLD NARROW GARAGE, 6th & Messanie and 2nd & Robidoux
In 1891, John Sebus & Peter H. Alders opened & operated Alders Saloon at 1601 Frederick
From 1883 until 1919, John Sebus & Peter H. Alders operated the Eagle Bar & Restaurant, 1216 South 6th




Leo Muchenberger Bakery
1600 Block of Frederick




Circa 1958
Apartment House (4 tenants)
1601½ Frederick




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Circa 1929
Circa 1912
James Bethal Confectionary
1602 Frederick
Circa 1918
James Bethal Confectionary
1602 Frederick
Circa 1924
Whitman & Kerr Tire Repair
1602 Frederick
Circa 1930
Henry Whitman Tires
1602 Frederick
Circa 1935
Henry Whitman Tires
1602 Frederick
Circa 1942
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Company
1602 Frederick
Circa 1954
Charles Harrison Plumbing
1602 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1602 Frederick
Henry Whitman Tire Shop
1602 Frederick
Harrison Plumbing
1602 Frederick
State Farm Insurance Agency
1602 Frederick
Circa 1980
Heritage Office Equipment
1602 Frederick

This building which was originally two-stories, was remodeled in 1929 by Henry Whitman for use as a tire store.
It remained a tire store until World War II.
Since then it has had varied uses, including as a portion of the Harry Korns electrical company.
Photo #3 - 1981 St Joseph News Press advertisement






Circa 1927
Norris Building
1603 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1603 Frederick
Circa 1935
VACANT
1603 Frederick
Circa 1958
Norris Drug Store Warehouse
1603 Frederick
H & R Block Tax Service
1603 Frederick
Apartments (3)
1603½ Frederick

This building was erected by James M. Norris in 1927 as an addition to his drug store on the east side
Immediately before it became vacant it was the location of the H & R Block Income Tax Service.




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Circa 1899
Seaman and Schuske Sheet Metal Works
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Seaman and Schuske Sheet Metal Works
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Edward Delavan Contractor
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
Edward Delavan ContractorS
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
L. L. Green Grocery
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Seaman and Schuske Sheet Metal Works
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Red Star Yeast Products
1604 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Karrasch Electric
1604 Frederick
Circa 1935
Karrasch-Donly Electric
1604 Frederick
Circa 1942
Karrasch Electric
1604 Frederick
Circa 1930s
Hodson Cleaners
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Harry Korns Electric
1604 Frederick Avenue
Welsh Plumbing & Heating
1604 Frederick
Ragdon
1604 Frederick

This building was built by the Seaman Schuske firm on the site of Charles H. Seaman's home.
He was the son of Charles Seaman, a native of England who had begun a tin shop on the north side of the Avenue in 1870.
While living at this location, and before going into business with Schuske, Seaman had built his tin and cornice shop on the rear
This was the location of this firm until they built across the street at 1611 Frederick in 1914.
This has also been the location of the Karrasch Electrical Company and the Harry Korns Electric Company, both companies were major electrical contractors of the city. Harry Korns Electric would later become Ragdon.
In 1899 Charles Seaman and his son, a partner in the firm of Seaman and Schuske, constructed this two-story brick building with an elaborate cast metal storefront in 1899




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Circa 1890
Fred Hagemann Saloon
1605 Frederick
Circa 1895
Willman Medical Company
1605 Frederick
Circa 1912
Christianson & Howard Auto Sales
1605 Frederick
Circa 1918
The Norris Pharmacy
1605 Frederick
Circa 1924
Norris Pharmacy No 1
1605 Frederick
Circa 1930
Norris Pharmacy No 1
1605 Frederick
Circa 1935
Norris Pharmacy No 1
1605 Frederick
Circa 1942
Norris Drug Stores No 1
1605 Frederick
Circa 1942
Mrs Emma Norris
1605½ Frederick
Circa 1958
Norris Pharmacy No 1
1605 Frederick
Chet's Barber Shop
1605 Frederick

This building was constructed by Frederick Hagermann, a saloon keeper who was the first occupant.
A later occupant was Reinhold Willman, a physician who also sold patent medicines
In 1913, it became a Norris Drug Store.
James N. Norris opened his first St. Joseph drug Store on Good Friday, April 13, 1906 at 1608 Frederick
The drug store moved across the street five years later.
This was the parent store of what eventually became a local chain of stores, the last of which, located at 2601 Frederick was sold by the Norris sons, Lee and J. Doyle in 1968.
J. Doyle Norris served on the State Board of Pharmacy for 16 years.
For many years, the Norris family lived in the upstairs apartment.
In later years, it became Chet's Barber Shop






Circa 1892
Columbia Bakery
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
John Berger Bakery
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Cunliffe and Hines Grocers
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Hodson The Cleaner Clothes Cleaners
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Hodson Cleaners
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
William E Hodson
1606½ Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Hodson Cleaners
1606 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Hodson Cleaners
1606 Frederick Avenue

This building was built by Frank Erath as the location of his Columbia Bakery.
Erath had been in business across the street for a number of years in the old Muchenberger building.
Following its use as a bakery, it became a grocery store and has been the site of a cleaning shop since the early 1930s.






Circa 1924
Durite Laundry
1607 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Winchester Restaurant
1607 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
VACANT
1607 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Shirley's Beauty Shop
1607 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Shirley's Beauty Shop
1607 Frederick Avenue
Chet's Barber Shop
1607-1609 Frederick Avenue
Dyna-Mag Inc.
1607-1609 Frederick Avenue

This building was built by Thomas Banniford (Bamford) who was a tobacconist and confectioner.
By 1895 the tenancy had changed and changes were frequent in the early years.
There have been such divergent uses, as a creamery and a machinist.




Circa 1912
James Norris Drug Store
1608 Frederick
Circa 1918
John Berger Grocery
1608 Frederick
Circa 1921
John Berger Grocery
1608 Frederick
Circa 1930
John Berger Bakery
1608 Frederick
Circa 1935`
Avenue Appliance Company
1608 Frederick
Circa 1942
Avenue Appliance Company
1608 Frederick
Circa 1942
Julian Mason Antiques
1610 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1608 Frederick
Circa 1958
VACANT
1610 Frederick
Lee Riley 2nd Hand Furniture
1608-1610 Frederick
Cheryl's Quilting Shop
1608 Frederick




Circa 1921
Peter Nicoloff, Tailore
1609 Frederick
Circa 1930
John Bishop Barber Shop
1609 Frederick
Circa 1935
Oscar Francis Barber Shop
1609 Frederick
Circa 1942
Jesse Lizar Barber Shop
1609 Frederick
Circa 1958
Alf Melton, Barber
1609 Frederick




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Circa 1914
Seaman and Schuske Metal Works
1611 Frederick
Circa 1918
Seaman and Schuske Metal Works
1611 Frederick
Circa 1921
Seaman and Schuske Metal Works
1611 Frederick
Circa 1930
Seaman and Schuske Metal Works
1611 Frederick
Circa 1935
Seaman and Schuske Metal Works
1611 Frederick
Circa 1942
Hesse-Rix Yard Office
1611 Frederick
Circa 1958
Moore's Welding Supplies
1611 Frederick
Ken Smith Body Shop
1611 Frederick

This building is built on the site of the Dandurant home.
John Dandurant was listed at this location in the 1868 Directory, as was his son Dr. Louis Dandurant in the 1898 Directory.
In 1914, this building was erected and occupied by the Seaman Schuske Metal Works.
This firm was founded in 1870 by Charles Seaman, in this same block
Photo #3 - 1930 City Directory Advertisement




Circa 1958
Orval's Cocktail Lounge Parking
1612 Frederick
Griffith's Used Cars
1612 Frederick




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Circa 1889
Christian Sachau Saloon
1613-1615 Frederick
Circa 1912
Ida Townsend Grocery
1613 Frederick
Circa 1912
James Swardts Saloon
1615 Frederick
Circa 1918
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613 Frederick
Circa 1918
Samuel Barnett Saloon
1615 Frederick
Circa 1921
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613 Frederick
Circa 1924
Auto Electric Service Company
1615 Frederick
Circa 1930
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1615 Frederick
Circa 1935
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613 Frederick
Circa 1935
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co.
1615 Frederick
Circa 1942
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613-1615 Frederick
Circa 1958
American Mirror & Plate Glass
1613-1615 Frederick
Circa 1958
Bertie Leonard Lawn Mower Repair
1615½ Frederick

This large two-story brick commercial building is distinguished by elaborate cast-metal ornamentaion on the primary facade. The unique central entranceway features round arched door opening
In spite of peeling paint on the cast metal elements and a small amount of new brick at the base of the facade, this building retains an impressive degree its original 1889 character.
This building was constructed by Christian Sachau, who operated a saloon in the east section of the building and lived upstairs.
Sachau also was the proprietor of a bakery in a building to the east of this one.
In the early years of the century, Fannie Cliff who was also a German teacher operated a feed store in the west
The Emil Gertsch firm has occupied the building since before the First World War.






Circa 1935
Julius Abercrombie Radio Repair
1614 Frederick
Circa 1963
Kwiki Car Wash
1614-1622 Frederick

This was one of the earlier self-service car washes built in the city
Before their demolition, this was the location of three homes, all of which at one time were owned and occupied by members of the Seaman family.




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Circa 1908
Muchenberger Garage
1617-1621 Frederick
Circa 1912
Joseph J Frank Barber Shop
1617 Frederick
Circa 1918
Joseph J Frank Barber Shop
1617 Frederick
Circa 1921
Auto Electric Sevice
1617 Frederick
Circa 1930
William Hetherington Restaurant
1617 Frederick
Circa 1935
Orth Radiator Expert
1617 Frederick
Circa 1940
Orth Radiator Expert
1617 Frederick
Quinn Brace Company
1617-1621 Frederick
Roderick Neon Sign Company
1617-1621 Frederick
Dancer Tile Company
1617 Frederick

This is actually two buildings which have been tied together.
The small shop on the west where Quinn Brace was, may well have been here before the garage was built in 1908.
There is a cast metal pediment and cornice which are actually a Boomtown feature.
Other facade details have been obscured by imitation stone sheathing.
This building is on a tract of land known as the Muchenberger tract which reflects the early and long ownership of this property by a single family.
In 1875, Leo Muchenberger is listed as a baker on the north side of Frederick between 15th and 16th Streets.
Muchenberger was a native of Germany, born in the_l830's who came to the United States after the Civil War.
His eldest son Leo J. became the President of the Muchenberger Wallpaper and Paint Company in St. Joseph and in 1929, donated his warehouse at 5th and Sycamore to the City of St. Joseph as a recreation center.
This center is no longer in active use and is still owned by the Parks and Recreation Department
John Muchenberger who built this garage and later operated it was the second son of Leo, (the baker).
The Muchenbergers family also operated the Columbia House Hotel on this location in the 1880s and 1890s.
The small shop on the west was the location of a barber shop operated by Joseph Frank, both before and after the construction of the garage.




Circa 1912
John C Tilt, Physician
1618 Frederick
Circa 1926
Ben Orth Auto Repair
1618 Frederick
Circa 1930
American Floor Surfacing Co.
1618 Frederick
Circa 1940
Andrew Bougher Quilting
1618 Frederick




Circa 1918
Independent Ignition Company
1619 Frederick
Circa 1924
Silverman Garage
1619 Frederick
Circa 1930
Orth Radiator Experts
1619 Frederick
Circa 1935
Voorhees Battery Co.
1619 Frederick




Circa 1902
Henry Elliott Tamales
1620 Frederick
Circa 1958
Dinner Bell Cafe
1620 Frederick
Bee's Lunch
1620 Frederick




Circa 1918
Henry Leslie Auto Repair
1621 Frederick
Circa 1924
Silverman-Abercromble Radio Company
1621 Frederick
Circa 1930
Tom Newton Battery Service
1621 Frederick
Circa 1935
VACANT
1621 Frederick
Circa 1940
Bud Wilson Used Car Exchange
1621 Frederick
Circa 1958
Roderick Neon & SIgns Company
1621 Frederick




Circa 1912
Elas Zaroor Grocery
1623 Frederick
Circa 1918
Rueben Silverman Grocery
1623 Frederick
Circa 1924
L. B. Pattillo Plumbing
1623 Frederick
Circa 1930
L. B. Pattillo Plumbing
1623 Frederick
Circa 1935
VACANT
1623 Frederick
Circa 1940
St Joseph Furnace Company
1623 Frederick
Circa 1958
Midwest Bedding
Mattress Manufacturers
1623 Frederick
Tetherow Brothers Plating Company
1623 Frederick






Circa 1880
Lydia Mercer Notions
1624 Frederick
Circa 1918
Reliable Radiator Repair
1624 Frederick
Circa 1924
D W Macey Cafe
1624 Frederick
Circa 1930
Peter Nicoloff Tailor
1624 Frederick
Circa 1935
Peter Nicoloff Tailor
1624 Frederick
Circa 1940
Peter Nicoloff Tailor
1624 Frederick
Circa 1958
Miller's Lawn mower & Saw Shop
1624 Frederick
Ozenbergers Outlet Store
1624 Frederick

This building is designated on the 1883 Sanborn map of Frederick Avenue.
No tenant has been located here before 1886.
Lydia Mercer was there in 1886 and operated a notion store.
This is of interest because there were a number of dressmakers and milliners in this section of the Avenue at that time.
Later tenants have been of a wide variety.






Circa 1918
JOSEPH KRUMM MEAT COMPANY
1625 Frederick
Circa 1924
J. M. KRUMM MEAT COMPANY
1625 Frederick
Circa 1930
J. M. KRUMM MEAT COMPANY
1625 Frederick
Circa 1935
J. M. KRUMM GROCERY
1625 Frederick
Circa 1949
COLONIAL CLEANERS
1625 Frederick
Circa 1958
AUSTIN WILSON ELECTRIC
1625 Frederick
B E LONG CONTRACTING
1625 Frederick

Photo - 1949 St Joseph News Press advertisement






Circa 1870
Charles Seaman Store
1626 Frederick
Circa 1870
Charles Seaman residence
1626 Frederick
Circa 1918
John Ward Grocery
1626 Frederick
Circa 1930
A. K. Bougher Quilting
1626 Frederick
Circa 1935
A. K. Bougher Quilting
1626 Frederick
Circa 1958
Acme Appliance Shop
1626 Frederick
Ozenberger Outlet Store
1626 Frederick

The first floor has been somewhat altered, with concrete blocks having been put in under the window level.
In 1870, Charles Seaman, a native of Birmingham, England started a stove and tinwear shop on the north side of the street in this block.
This small stove and tin shop has grown into one of the industrial giants of St Joseph, Seaman and Schuske Metal Works Company
Seaman and Schuske are still major stockholders of the company
By 1883, Seaman's oldest son Charles H. had joined the business and Seaman moved across the Avenue.
The tin shop was in the rear of this lot and Seaman was operating a General Store.
The Seaman family occupied this building and several others in this block in the 1890s.
In approximately 1890, Charles H. moved the business to the rear of his home at 1604 Frederick
Charles maintained his store until his death.
Later tenants of this building were J.R. and Hattie Ward, who are later found on the north side of the street one block east.




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Circa 1895
SUZANNES MIAMI CLUB
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1910
IZZY RABICOFF CHINESE FOOD
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
IRA S DALEY GROCERY
1627 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
THOMAS FARTHING DRY GOODS
1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
ELIAS ZAROOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE
1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1921
STOUT & PUMPHREY GROCERY
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
R. G. IREY SOFT DRINKS
1627 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
J. O. RICHARDSON BARBER
1627 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
REUBEN SILVERMAN GROCERY
1629 Frederick
Circa 1930
FLEISCHMANN YEAST COMPANY
1629 Frederick
Circa 1935
COTTAGE INN LIQUOR
1627 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
VACANT
1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
MIAMI CLUB
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
ORVAL'S COCKTAIL
LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1966
ORVAL'S COCKTAIL
LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
MARC'S PLACE
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
COACH HOUSE
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
CARRIAGE HOUSE
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue
FREDERICK INN
1627-1629 Frederick Avenue

The building permit for this building lists "D. McDonald" as the grantee.
This was probably Dr. Daniel McDonald, son of Dr. Silas and Sarah Donnell McDonald.
Daniel married Anne Cribbs Landis, daughter of Israel Landis.
Although a graduate of medical school, Daniel never practiced, but was a hanker, lumberman and a partner in the wholesale dry goods firm of Kemper Hundley and McDonald.
Daniel's son was a dentist and his grandson and great-grandson are doctors in the city of St. Joseph.
One of the earliest tenants was Thomas Farthing who had commenced his dry goods business in the building to the east of this and after the completion of this building, moved his business and residence here.
Two of Thomas Farthing's daughters, Isabelle and Ethel, were prominent in their own right.
Isabelle was a business woman and Ethel was an elementary educator
In 1921, this was Stout & Pumphrey Grocery
A barber shop can be seen in the left side of photo #5
The newly remodeled building is the Frederick Inn
Evidently, this was Marc's Place at one time
It later became Orval's, then the Carriage House and finally Frederick Inn
A fine steak house with great fried chicken, salad bar and a tavern in another section of the building
In 2013, Frederick Inn voluntarily became a non-smoking establishment
On February 24, 2015 the Frederick Inn was sold to Amber and Jeffery McKnight III
Photo #7 - 1966 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #8 - 1975 St Joseph News Press Carriage House advertisement
Photo #9 - 1981 St Joseph News Press Frederick Inn photograph




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Circa 1912
Buchanan Automobile Company
1628 Frederick
Circa 1915
Grand Center Motorcar Company
Authorized Imperial Dealer
1628-1632 Frederick
Circa 1920
Gus Prinz Tire Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 1924
Gus Prinz Tire Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 1930
Gus Prinz Tire Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 1935
Reliable Radiator Repair Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 1940
Reliable Radiator Repair Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 1958
Reliable Radiator Repair Shop
1628 Frederick
Circa 2014
il Lazzarone Napolitan Pizzaria
1628 Frederick

This building was constructed in 1920 by August "Gus" Prinz
Prinz was the son of Peter Prinz, an early day barber and first foreman of the Volunteer Fire Department.
Gus's brother, Edward operated the Prinz School of Dance for Young Ladies and Gentlemen for fifty years.
Edward Prinz's son was Leroy, the Broadway and Hollywood impressario
Gus moved his tire store next door to the east in the early 1930's
Reliable Radiator was in this building for many years
In 2014, il Lazzarone Napolitan Pizzaria opened for business in this location






Circa 1912
VACANT
1630 Frederick
Circa 1918
Grand Center Motor Car Company
1630 Frederick
Circa 1920
Voorhies Garage
1630 Frederick
Circa 1924
Independent Ignition Company
1630 Frederick
Circa 1930
Arthur Jagger Auto Tops
1630 Frederick
Circa 1935
Gus Prinz Tire Shop
1630 Frederick
Circa 1940
Gus Prinz Tire Shop
1630 Frederick
Circa 1958
Shaeffer News Service
1630 Frederick
Palmer News Service
1630 Frederick

Facade details have been covered with pre-finished panels.
Garage door has been filled in with windows and a single leaf door
This building was erected by A.C. Voorhies as an auto repair garage.
During the 1930s and into the 1940s, this was the location of Gus Prinz's Tire shop.
Since that time, it has been a wholesale news service.




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Circa 1912
Windsor Mantle & Tile Company
1631 Frederick
Circa 1918
Samuel Newton 2nd Hand Goods
1631 Frederick
Circa 1918
Gust Primz Tire & Vulcanizing
1631 Frederick
Circa 1924
Boston Floor Surfacing Company
1631 Frederick
Circa 1924
Boston Floor Window Cleaning
1631 Frederick
Circa 1924
Oil Burner Supply Company
1631 Frederick
Circa 1930
VACANT
1631 Frederick
Circa 1935
Herbert G. Campbell Grocery
1631 Frederick
Circa 1940
Vern Campbell Grocery
1631 Frederick
Circa 1953
Home Sewing Center
1631 Frederick
Circa 1958
Kirby Company of St Joseph
Vacuum Sweepers
1631 Frederick
Marvin's Food Mart
1631 Frederick
Pierce & Son Exterinators
1631 Frederick






Circa 1906-1912
A feed store
1632 Frederick
Circa 1912
VACANT
1632 Frederick
Circa 1924
Ruddy Auto Service
1632 Frederick
Circa 1930
Glenn Criswell Auto Access
1632 Frederick
Various Auto sales
1632 Frederick
Various Repair garages
1632 Frederick
Circa 1940
Roderick Sign Company
1632 Frederick
Circa 1958
Pete Schuler Body Shop
1632 Frederick
Polsky Body Shop
1632 Frederick

This building was built as rental property by Dr. Daniel Morton, prominent physician of the day and partner of John McDonald who was the son of Silas
Earliest tenant was probably a feed store.
After the building was enlarged in 1912, tenants were a variety of auto sales agencies and repair garages.
In the 1940s, Roderick Neon sign company was located in this building






Circa 1924
J. H. Taphet Hardware
1633 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
J. H. Taphet Hardware
1633 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
VACANT
1633 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
Coino Amusement Company
1633 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1950
Dancer Plastic Tile & Floor Covering
1633 Frederick Avenue
Elam Brothers Drug Store
1633 Frederick Avenue
Kirby Company
1633 Frederick




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Circa 1887
Welch Heating and Plumbing
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Deppen & Son Hardware
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Deppen & Son Hardware
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1929
J. H. Japhet Hardware
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Budweiser Delicatessen
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Beaty Retail Grocery Store No 65
1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
VACANT
1631-1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1955
Players Cocktail Lounge
1631-1635 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
Players Cocktail Lounge
1631-1635 Frederick Avenue
Frederick Inn & Parking Lot
1631-1635 Frederick Avenue

The entire building had been painted yellow.
The first floor facade has had the windows closed up and doors boarded up so that it is difficult to tell what the original features might have been.
Second floor windows have stone lug sills and segmental window headers with keystone.
Above what would have been the doorways to the stores at 1631 and 1631 there are door hoods which are at the same level as a dentil stringcourse.
Each segment of the building is separated from the other by a pilaster which simulates quoin's.
The cornice of coffered brick has dentil trim and brick medallions beneath
The early city directories list this corner as the location of the Avenue House, a boarding hotel.
This business block was built prior to 1888 possibly by Issac Brady who was the owner of the Avenue House.
One of the earlier tenants was Thomas Farthing who operated a dry goods store in the west section and lived upstairs.
It would appear that the cast metal oriole is an addition to the building.
Other tenants have been grocers, a hardware store, a marble and tile company and a plumbing and heating firm.
It had been a night club since the mid-1950's
In 1949, this was Welch Heating and Plumbing
In 1953 it was listed as the Players Cocktail Lounge which offered cocktails and dancing with live music
In later years, the Players Cocktail Lounge became a night club with strippers
Some time after 1985, after sitting empty for years, the property was purchased by Dave Polsky
The Players closed on December 23, 1989 and was torn down
The empty lot now serves as a parking lot for Frederick Inn

Photo #1 - The Players Lounge when it was open for business
Photo #2 - The new parking for the Frederick Inn restaurant
Photo #3 - Photo of the Frederick Inn west of the Players lot
Photo #4 - Newspaper advertisement
Photo #5 - Sign on outside front wall
Photo #6 - Sign on outside front wall
Photo #7 - Player's Marquee
Photo #8 - Player's Cocktail Lounge
Photo #11 - 1955 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #12 - 1964 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #13 - 1964 The Coachmen Band




Circa 1935
Paul West Grocery
1636 Frederick
Pete Shuler Body Shop
1636 Frederick



NORTH 17th STREET INTERSECTS



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Circa 1929
Goodrich Silvertown Inc
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
Casper Tire Service
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1935
Goodrich Silvertown Tire Store
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Goodrich Silvertown Tire Store
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1949
St Joseph Packard
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1949
St Joseph Packard
1702-1710 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1950
Jim Coffey's St. Joseph Motors
Packard Dealership
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1955
Jim Coffey's St. Joseph Motors
Packard Dealership
1700 Frederick Avenue
Delmark Tire Company
1700 Frederick Avenue
Firestone and General Tire
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1958
McCord General Tire Co.
1700 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1960
General Tire Company
1700 Frederick Avenue

This building was the corporate design of the Goodrich Tire Company.
The northwest portion of the building is entirely large show windows with fixed transom above.
This section has a low hip roof of asbestos.
The garage section has two Spanish Mission pediments of stucco with tile barageboard between the two.
A contemporary garage addition was constructed at the northeast of the lot in 1967.
In the 1879's, this was for a brief period, the location of the City County Hospital.
In about 1895, J.W. Lehr opened his carpenter shop on this corner.
This carpenter shop grew into a planing mill.
In 1929, the Lehr Contractors moved to their present location farther east on the Avenue.
Lehr is today one of the major contracting firms in the city.
For a period of about ten years following World War II, this building was in use as a Packard Auto agency and then as a Buick agency.
By 1957, it had returned to use as a tire dealership and service garage
Delmark Tire is still in business at this location
This once was a Packard Automobile Dealership
It also both sold Firestone & General Tires
Jim Coffey was president in the 1940's-1950's
Mr Coffey relocated to St. Louis in 1955
They no longer sell gasoline and some building modifications have been made
I received an email & photos from Bob Turpin (his uncle once owned it)
Photo #1 - Delmark Tire as it looked in the 1920's
Photo #2 - as the building looks currently
Photo #3 - as the building looks currently
Photo #4 - as the building looks currently
Photo #5 - April 1947 News-Press article Packard sales at 1700 Frederick
Photo #6 - 1951 clipping, Jim Coffey as president of the Packard dealership
Photo #7 - 1978 Jim Coffey obituary; Packard dealership and General Tire
Photo #8 - 1952 clipping about an elephant & the Packard dealership
Photo #9 - WWII clipping indicating Jim Coffey was selling Firestone tires
Photo #11 - 1960 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #12 - 1935 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #17 - 1950 Bill of Sale




St Joseph Packard Motors
1700 Frederick

The 1953 city directory listed this address for St Joseph Packard Motors
This building has always been and still is Delmark Tire company in 2015
St Joseph Packard had a dealership here. Delmark Tire was owned by Packard Company



UNION STREET INTERSECTS



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Circa 1868
George Carolus Saloon
1701 Frederick
Circa 1912
Gleich & Lusehsinger Saloon
1701 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
1701 Frederick
Circa 1924
A. A. Carolus Cafe
1701 Frederick
Circa 1930
Kozy Corner Soft Drinks
Prohibition Era
1701 Frederick
Circa 1935
J. R. Sapp Produce
1701 Frederick
Coryell Service station
1701 Frederick
Circa 1940
VACANT
1701 Frederick
Circa 1950
Dill-Wood Motor Company
1701 Frederick
Circa 1955
Pierce Buick
1701 Frederick
Circa 1956
Polsky Lincoln-Mercury Dealership
1701 Frederick
Circa 1958
Bill Miller Buick/Rambler
1701 Frederick
Circa 1987
Polsky Lincoln-Mercury Dealership
1701 Frederick
ACME Music & Vending
1701 Frederick

As early as 1868, the Carolus family was living and operating businesses on this plot of land.
In that year, George Carolus operated a saloon on the corner.
It remained a saloon until prohibition.
Immediately, before this building was built, there was a Coryell Service station built on the corner.
F.S. Dillingham and Willis Weodman who had a Buick agency in the 1800 block of the Avenue since the mid-1960's, had this building constructed for their Dill-Wood Motor Company in 1950
ACME Music & Vending has been in St. Joseph for eighty years
ACME was originally located at 14th Olive Street
ACME provides a full line of Amusement, Vending, and Office Coffee services to local and out of state businesses, bars, manufacturing plants, bowling centers, schools, and many other types of facilities

On a personal note, I purchased a high quality pool table from ACME a couple years ago, they had the best price I could find in a 100 mile radius, plus they delivered and set up the pool table in my home free of charge. In my opinion, a great company to deal with

For those interested, they have a website: Click Here
Photo #6 - 1980 St Joseph Newspress advertisement
Photo #7 - 1988 St Joseph Newspress advertisement
Photo #7 - 1988 St Joseph Newspress advertisement
Photo #8 - 1958 St Joseph Newspress advertisement
Photo #9 - 1987 St Joseph Newspress advertisement




Circa 1918
Lehr Construction Company
1702-712 Frederick




Circa 1894
E. R. Kinber Cigar & Tobacco Shop
1707 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1912
Carolus Brothers Tinners
1707 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1918
Basket Store No 78
1703-1707 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
B. P. Kempker Upholstering
1703 Frederick
Circa 1930
Bruno P. Kempker Upholstering
1703 Frederick
Circa 1935
Ervin Whitman Tires
1703 Frederick
Circa 1935
Harry Spector Tailor
1707 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1940
Frank Hensley Tire Repair
1703 Frederick
Circa 1940
Harry Spector Tailor
1707 Frederick Avenue




Circa 1912
James Lehr Construction
1710 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Lehr Construction Company
1710 Frederick Avenue




Circa 1958
Miller Buick Used Cars
1711 Frederick
Dill-Wood Motor Company
(Used Car Lot)
1711 Frederick




Circa 1924
O A Karrasch Electric Company
1714 Frederick






Circa 1918
WILLIAM COSTELLO CONTRACTING
1715 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
WILLIAM COSTELLO CONTRACTING
1715 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1930
WILLIAM COSTELLO CONTRACTING
1715 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1942
VAN VICKLE MONUMENTS
1715 Frederick Avenue
PENDERGAST HOME
1715 Frederick Avenue

Building no longer exists






Circa 1912
Carman C Morgan, Barber
1717 Frederick
Circa 1918
Elmer Reed, Barber
1717 Frederick
Circa 1918
Ferd Grasloff Shoemaker
1717 Frederick
Circa 1930
Elmer Reed, Barber
1717 Frederick
Circa 1935
Elmer Reed, Barber
1717 Frederick
Circa 1940
Harvey Agee, Barber
1717 Frederick
Circa 1958
Van Vickle Monuments
1717 Frederick
Circa 1970
Van Vickle Monuments
1717 Frederick

This area was the location of at least one Carolus home and one which belonged to a Grassloff family who were barbers in this block.
Lee Van Vickle - Proprietor






Circa 1880
Hickman's Barber Shop
1721 Frederick
Circa 1894
G. E. Sauerwin Cigar Manufacturing
1721 Frederick
Circa 1912
Elvin A. Egbert Confectionary
1721 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
1721 Frederick
Circa 1921
B. F. Koonse shoe repair
1721 Frederick
Circa 1924
B. F. Koonse shoe repair
1721 Frederick
Circa 1930
H. C. Blake Barber Shop
1721 Frederick
Circa 1935
H. C. Blake Barber Shop
1721 Frederick
Circa 1958
Hickman & Son Barber Shop
1721 Frederick
Dodderer Shoe Store
1721 Frederick
Eberhardt Shoes
1721 Frederick

There is a building at this location on the 1883 Sanborn map and there was a barber in this block at that time.
Fred Grassloff, barber lived at 1617 (1717) for most of the last half of the 19th Century.
Before it became vacant this building was used as a barber shop.






Circa 1895
Dodderer And Eberhardt Shoe Company
1723 Frederick
Circa 1912
H Charles Freytag Furniture
1723 Frederick
Circa 1918
VACANT
1723 Frederick
Circa 1924
Benham Battery & Service Company
1723 Frederick
Circa 1930
Benham Battery Company
1723 Frederick
Circa 1935
Perry Ramsey Auto Repair
1723 Frederick
Circa 1940
St Joseph Motor Supply Company
1723 Frederick
Circa 1958
Pete the Tailor
1723 Frederick
Andrew and Anton Burvenich Drug Store
1723 Frederick
Leonhard Hauher Bakery
1723 Frederick
Sollars Rexall Drugs
1723 Frederick

Before this building was constructed this was the location of the blacksmith shop of F.A. Steussi.
In 1895, Louis Eberhardt, a native of Wertenberg, born 1854, constructed this building.
The first tenant was the Dodderer and Eberhardt shoe store.
A later tenant was Oscar Eger, milliner.
For a number of years, there were tenants associated with the auto industry.
In the late 1950s, the Sollars Drug Store expanded into this space.
This building was razed on April 16, 1985




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Circa 1886
Burvenich Pharmacy
1723-1727 Frederick
Circa 1912
John R Hard Grocery
1725 Frederick
Circa 1912
Samuel Mannshreck
1725½ Frederick
Circa 1912
Anton Burvenich Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1918
Michael Adam Confectionary
1725 Frederick
Circa 1918
Anton Burvenich Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1921
Anton Burvenich Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1924
Downing Pharmacy
1727 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1924
Save U Oil Burner Sales
1725 Frederick
Circa 1925
Modern Plumbing & Heating
1725 Frederick
Circa 1930
Harry C. Korns Electric
1725 Frederick
Circa 1930
James Sollars Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1935
James Sollars Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1936
Harry C. Korns Electric
1725 Frederick
Circa 1937
James Sollars Drug Store
1727 Frederick
Circa 1940
Sollar's Rexall Drug
1723-1727 Frederick
Circa 1958
Sollar's Rexall Drug
1727 Frederick
Circa 1958
Laura's Luncheonette Restaurant
1727 Frederick

This building was razed on April 16, 1985

This building and the adjacent one were built by Louis Eberhardt
Eberhardt was a sausage maker who lived and ran his business at the Southwest corner of 18th and Calhoun
The first tenants were the Frederick Avenue Drug Store and Avenue Bakery.
The manager of the Avenue Drug Store was A. Burvenich Jr. and his brother Anton
The cornice frieze was an ornate pattern of laid brick.
The stone and brick pediments had the date 1886 on them.
The 18th Street facade is only slightly less ornate.
This building was razed on April 16, 1985
The building now gone, it is currently a parking lot





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Circa 1932
G. V. Koch Drugstore
1825 Colhoun
Shir1ey's Beauty Shop
1825 Colhoun

The building was erected in 1932 by Gerard Koch for use as his residence and drug store.
Gerald Koch, who had been at 1832 Frederick since before the turn of the Century, was one of three brothers, all of whom were druggists.
The Koch brothers and their parents were residents of Clinton, Louisiana.
Mrs. C.A. Pfeiffer, their elder half sister, sent money to the three Koch brothers,(John, Gerard and J.M.) to come to St. Joseph when they had a chance for a better education.
After finishing school, the boys apprenticed at the drug store of their elder half brother, C.A. Koch, in Maryville, Missouri.
Following their apprenticeship, they returned to St. Joseph and each operated his own store.



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