From 1873 until the late 1890s, Conrad Leonhiser operated a
grocery store at the northwest corner of Reese and Hancock Streets. During some
of its years in business, a saloon was also connected to the grocery store. You
can see the exact location of Mr. Leonhiser’s business in the 1886 Sanborn Fire
Insurance Map. The saloon was at 733
Hancock Street , and the grocery was at 735 Hancock Street .
(Street numbers changed at least twice
during the years of operation of the grocery store.)
Notes on the original picture identified the individuals.
From left to right are: Conrad Leonhiser, Mrs. Gundlach, and Mrs. Conrad
Leonhiser. On the wagon are Henry Leonhiser (left) and Mr. Heinzerling (right.)
Brooms and produce can be seen in the front of the store,
while lamps, bottles and other items line the shelves inside the store. Acme
soap was one item sold by Conrad Leonhiser.
1 comment:
I believe this is my 3 times great grandfather
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