I always wondered what was on that block bounded by 1st & Washington, 1st and adams going west. Just seemed to be one big parking lot. My dad once told me that Springfield High School and one ot its original buildings used to be there. Is this what used to be there? That would be a cool pic to see.
As far as I know, SHS was never located near 1st and Washington. It was originally on Capitol Ave., near where the practice field is, then moved to S. Fifth, near Monroe. There was another building around the turn of the century at Fourth and Madison. The present building was finished around 1920 (1919?)
I think youre right. It was Old Central High and its address was 301 w Adams The building had a large clocktower. Different block/picture than this one But thanks for the feedback
Prior to the 1971 photo, the business at the corner of 1st and Washington was known as Brunk and Sapp and later Brunks. It was sold in the early 60’s but retained the name Brunks. It was originaly owned by my father James Brunk and Leonard Sapp. Mr. Sapp sold his share of the business in the late 50’s and my father evenually changed the name to Brunks. Would love to see a picture of the original store.
I like that we have blue skies now. Those old white ones back in the 70s were boring.
Dan at BFS | Feb 8, 2008 | Reply
More old buildings down to make way for more parking lots… We should have kept the trolley cars!
Giuseppe | Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
I always wondered what was on that block bounded by 1st & Washington, 1st and adams going west. Just seemed to be one big parking lot. My dad once told me that Springfield High School and one ot its original buildings used to be there. Is this what used to be there? That would be a cool pic to see.
Jay | Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
As far as I know, SHS was never located near 1st and Washington. It was originally on Capitol Ave., near where the practice field is, then moved to S. Fifth, near Monroe. There was another building around the turn of the century at Fourth and Madison. The present building was finished around 1920 (1919?)
Benno | Feb 15, 2008 | Reply
I think youre right. It was Old Central High and its address was 301 w Adams The building had a large clocktower. Different block/picture than this one But thanks for the feedback
Jay | Feb 15, 2008 | Reply
Prior to the 1971 photo, the business at the corner of 1st and Washington was known as Brunk and Sapp and later Brunks. It was sold in the early 60’s but retained the name Brunks. It was originaly owned by my father James Brunk and Leonard Sapp. Mr. Sapp sold his share of the business in the late 50’s and my father evenually changed the name to Brunks. Would love to see a picture of the original store.
rose hutchcraft | Feb 17, 2008 | Reply