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Post by DumDave on Aug 22, 2005 10:12:03 GMT -6
I noticed in the paper that the vacant lot behind the library is due some special State of Illinois money to clean up two large former gas tanks that are under this property. I remember it as a car dealership. Also the Shell station across the street (Bloomington) is now a vacant lot. Carlson's got replaced by a pizza joint a long time ago. And last but not least Garfield School got replaced by the City Hall. Funny how that corner has changed so much. (Bloomington & Bridge St.) -Dave
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2005 19:59:59 GMT -6
Dave, Behind the library, right across the alley was the car dealership, A&H Motors showroom (the service dept. was on Park St. just north of the library). But on the corner, the NE corner of Bloomington and Bridge where the gas tanks are, was Bill Scarratt's Deep Rock Service Station.
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2005 20:49:34 GMT -6
Here is the Shell Station that you mentioned, Dave. This was Lyon's Shell Service.
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Post by DumDave on Aug 23, 2005 11:20:39 GMT -6
True. The article did mention A Deep Rock gas station that needed to have some large gas tanks removed. Now that is one station that I don't remember. BTW Joe Tomasino had a shoe repir shop in the building next to the Shell station if my memory serves me correct. I am going to check out Deep Rock. Later Gators -Dave
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Post by DumDave on Aug 24, 2005 11:11:34 GMT -6
I can't find squat about Deep Rock gas stations except for the stuff offered up on e-bay. I'm making a guess that it was part of or bought out by Kerr-McGee
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Post by JessWunman on Apr 1, 2007 15:10:00 GMT -6
Butch,
Do you happen to know what year your photo of Lyons Shell station was taken?
Jess
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Post by John on Apr 1, 2007 16:20:23 GMT -6
Jess, That photo was taken in December of 1989.
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Post by JessWunman on Apr 1, 2007 17:59:43 GMT -6
Thanks much! Does anyone know when it was demolished?
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Post by DumDave on Apr 10, 2007 14:51:09 GMT -6
Minor point. I ran into Tommy Bunn's son @ the B-way Tap. We played "do ya know" for a bit & found we DID know a lot of folks from those days. Nice guy. I have his first name written down somewhere.... -DD
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Post by Stephanie on Apr 10, 2007 15:07:21 GMT -6
Joe Tomasino had a shoe repir shop in the building next to the Shell station if my memory serves me correct. -Dave Tomasello's is still located at 132 S. Bloomington.
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Post by DumDave on Apr 11, 2007 12:37:08 GMT -6
I went to HS with Joe. He went into the family business. Nice guy. I'm glad to see there still is a shoe repair shop. Most people just throw away their shoes. Back when I was wearing cowboy boots everyday, there used to be an ancient man in an ancient shop in Dallas that re-heeled & re-soled boots cheap. Now it's long gone. -DD
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Post by galsal on Apr 11, 2007 12:42:29 GMT -6
It's sad to see a lot of the old trades die out, as the children are no longer interested in taking over. This also goes for housewives. Very few still can their own garden vegies or know how to cook from scratch. Growing up on a farm, I had to learn how to butcher, make sausage, smoke meat, even milk cows and make butter, cottage cheese and ice cream!
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Post by JessWunman on Apr 11, 2007 19:59:19 GMT -6
galsal,
I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this one. The old trades are dying out, not because youngsters refuse to follow-suit with their parents, but because we (consumers) no longer value, and thus, no longer patronize such businesses. As we lose our soles, we have the choice of giving our business to Tomasello, or opting for the more convenient, typically less-expensive option of merely buying a new pair. To most American (and Streator) consumers, "cheap and convenient" is paramount.
The skills you learned are invaluable, but not to the majority of your overly-dependant, overly-vulnerable neighbors.
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Post by galsal on Apr 12, 2007 6:33:43 GMT -6
You are right! I myself am guilty of not using our skilled tradesmen. Most consumers do buy the mass-produced cheaper products. The only time I use Tomasello is to repair a leather purse or to purchase work boots for my son.
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Post by Stephanie on Apr 12, 2007 6:53:50 GMT -6
He fixed a purse of mine once, too. I'm lucky enough to be blessed with an uncle who has a huge garden and loves to share. We have had no luck with a garden in our yard. As for canning, nothing beats my mother's lime pickles. I never have to buy store bought. They are the best!
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