In 1889, People's Furniture opened on the southeast corner of King Hill Avenue & Missouri Avenue
The family-owned furniture store was opened by F.R. Kimber and F.E. Vancil in South St. Joseph
Longtime employee John Furlong purchased the business from Mr. Kimber and Mr. Vancil in 1949
In 1971, Mr. Furlong moved the store to 3603 Frederick Avenue
People's Furniture on Frederick Avenue closed in 2014
In the mid 1970's, the Paradise Donut Shop was here
The 4 Aces BBQ shared the same building with Paradise Donuts
The donut shop, owned by Jan Lloyd, closed around 1995
Data supplied by Terry Plumb
Photo #2 - View from southwest
Photo #3 - View from north, submitted by Rodney Keyes
Photo #4 - 1947 St Joseph News Press Advertisement
Photo #5 - 1915 City Directory advertisement
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