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The Black Presence in Downtown Evansville

Baptisttown. The Black Presence in Downtown Evansville. Browning Milling Company- 11 S. Kentucky Ave, Evansville In. One of the longest established institutions of Evansville, Indiana. Was recognized as the oldest business of its kind in the state of Indiana. .

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The Black Presence in Downtown Evansville

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  1. Baptisttown The Black Presence in Downtown Evansville

  2. Browning Milling Company- 11 S. Kentucky Ave, Evansville In. One of the longest established institutions of Evansville, Indiana. Was recognized as the oldest business of its kind in the state of Indiana.

  3. Evansville Glass Company, Graham Glass WorksThe Plant was Originally Built in 1903. In 1907, Evansville Glass Company bankrupted and closed. In 1913, Graham Glass Works bought the building only to sell again in 1919 to Libby-Owen Glass. In 1929 was taken again by Owens Illinois Glass Company. -1939 became Triple A Catsup Company

  4. — Holt and Brandon Ice and Coal Storage Company-1920-1930Merged in 1930 to become ICE Service, INC from 1930-1966Holt and Brandon Ice and Coal Storage Company was torn down in 1967 presently the Civic Center

  5. Glaser Groceriesowned and operated by:Samuel Glaser • 400 N. Denby Ave, Evansville 1920-1931 • 500 N. Denby Ave, Evansville 1931 • According to the Census of 1940 Glaser Groceries was both a business and residential address.

  6. Witt’s Penny Can Market 720 Lincoln Ave, Evansville INWitt’s Penny Can Market is a Dollar General Store today. The idea of quality items at affordable pricing still rings true today.

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