NOTE: Your help would be appreciated in identifying the buildings, their locations and who occupied them during the past 100+ years. Click on underlined links for pictures. Please note that dates are as found in City Directories, advertising, etc. and do not give the entire time a business was at a certain location. Over time, I hope to make those dates somewhat more accurate, but for now, it’s only an indication that a business was there during that year or period of time

Looking East from 26th Avenue - prior to 1915. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)
Looking East from 26th Avenue - about 1915. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)
Looking West from 26th Avenue - about 1920. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)
Looking East from 26th Avenue - about 1925. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)
Looking East from 26th Avenue - about 1930. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)
Bird's Eye View Looking East from Frankfort Park - about 27th Avenue. Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)

South Side (east to west):

• 509 13th Street: Miller Construction (1995)

• 2119 13th Street: Performance Auto Sales, Paint & Body Shop, Rent a Car (1995)

• 2223 13th Street: Viergutz Lumber & Coal Co (1941), Viergutz Lumber Co (1955-59), S A Foster Lumber Co (1983-95)

• 2301 13th Street: Bovey Motor Supplies (1941), Weil Motor Supply (1955-59), Cornhusker Office Supply Co (1983-95)

• 2303 13th Street: Storz Supplies (1941), Storz Supply Corp (1955), Storz Auto Supply (1959)

• 2305 13th Street: vacant (1941), Jack's Cafe (1955-59)

• 2307 13th Street: United Rentals, Self Service Laundry (1955-59), Johnson Floor Covering, Mr Wize Buys Carpet Shop (1983-95)

• 2309 13th Street: Carberry Seed Co (1941), Thomson Seed & Fertilizer (1955), Earl May Seed Store (1959)

• 2311 13th Street: Thomson Seed & Fertilizer (1955)

• 2313 13th Street: Hayes Radio & Elec Serv (1941), Columbus Music Co (1955-59), Fremont Office Equipment (1983-95)

• 2315 13th Street: vacant (1941), Nebr State Employment Service (1955), vacant (1959)

• 2317 13th Street: Kumpf Langan & Schoepf Realty (1995)

• 2319 13th Street: vacant (1941), K-C Auto Supply (1955), Rex Billiards (1959), Rose Petals (1995)

• 2321 13th Street: Talleys Bar (1941), Fix Motor Clinic (1955-59)

• 2323 13th Street: Klug's Blacksmith Shop (1941), vacant (1955), White Way Cafe (1959), Perkins New & Used Cars (1983)

• 2401 13th Street: (Herman P H Oehlrich) Farmers' Union Store (1935), Lund's Food Market (1941), John R Lueschen, Inc (1955), Williams Bros of Columbus (1959-73), William's Fash-N-Fab (1983-84), Columbus Screen Printing (1995-2003)

• 2403 13th Street: Kaufmann Hardware Co. (1915), Wunderlich's Refreshments (1935), Wunderlich's Bar (1941)

• 2405 13th Street: Braun's Bakery (1915-41), Gloor's Bakery (1940-1983), Gloor Backerei & Coffee Shop (1995), Platte Valley Printing (2003)

• 2407 13th Street: (Boettcher 1914) Bills Place (saloon) (1915), Viergutz Hardware (1935), vacant (1941), B & B Bar (1955-59), Ski Lounge (1973-84), Rumors (1995), 12&12 (2003)

• 2409 13th Street: E G Carter Furniture (1935), Carter's Furniture (1941), Brenner Furniture (1955-84), Goodwill Store (1995)

• 2411 13th Street: A Dussell & Son (plumbers) (1915), Wunderlich's Bar (1935), Coast to Coast Store (Gamble-Skogmo) (abt 1935-1984), Color World Carpets (1995)

• 2413 13th Street: A Dussell & Son (plumbers) (1915), Dussell & Son (1935), Alexand Furniture (1955), no information (1983-84)

• 2415 13th Street: Henry Gass & Co (undertaker & furniture maker) (1915-41), Alexand Furniture (1959), Brenner Furniture (1973), Becher-Curry Co (1984-95)

• 2417 13th Street: Henry Gass & Co (undertaker & furniture maker) (1915), Levine Brothers (1941-59), Evelyn's Hallmark Shop (1983-84), Dee's Hallmark Shop (1995)

• 2419 13th Street: Galley Dry Goods (1915), Levine Brothers (1935-73)

• 2421 13th Street: Galley Dry Goods (1915)

• 2423 13th Street: Rothleitner & Co (1915), Commercial National Bank (1935), Rogers Jewelry (1941), Brodkey Jewelry Company (1955-84), Midwest Vacuum Sales & Service (1995)

• 2501 13th Street: Held & Clark (hardware) (1915), Farmers State Bank (1930), Columbus Bank & Trust Co. (1935-2008)

• 2503 13th Street: A M Gray (Shoes) (1915), Buck's Booterie (1930-59), Buck's Shoes (1973), no information (1983)

• 2505 13th Street: Diamond Bar (1915), Rex Club (1930), Rex Parlor (1935), Rex Club Room (1937-55), vacant (1959), Miessler's Book Store (1973), Tooley Card & Gift Store (1983-84)

• 2507 13th Street: Columbus News & Stationery Co. (1915), Curry Bros. (1930-41), Cook Paint & Varnish Co. (1955-73), Kelly Jewelry Co. (1984-1995)

• 2509 13th Street: Dack's Drug Store (1915), Dack Drug (1930), Miessler's Drug Store (1935-84), Miessler's Book Store (1955-84), Opportunity Shop (1973-84), Bogey's Music (1995)

• 2511 13th Street: Smith Wood (5 and 10c Stores) (1915), F W Woolworth Co. (1930-1935), Woolworths Variety Store (1937), vacant (1941), Curry Brothers Clothing (1955-1984), Columbus TV & Electronics & Radio, Radio Shack (1995)

• 2513 13th Street: P J Hart (clothing) (1915), L R Brininger Co. (1930), Scott's Store (1935-59), Brandeis (1973), Tweets Sport Shop (1984-1995)

• 2515 13th Street: Columbus Candy Kitchen (1915), L R Brininger Co. (1930), Tessendorf, Milbourn & Fehringer (1984)

• 2517 13th Street: Carrigs Package Liquor Store (1937), McOfe Jewelers (1955), Mc Christy Jewelers (1973-95)

• 2519 13th Street: Package Liquor Store and Tellers Book Store (1935), Tellers Book Store (1937)

• 2523 13th Street: Welch's Cafe (1937)

• 2601 13th Street: Columbus State Bank (1930), Tooley Drug Store (1937), F W Woolworth Co (1941-84), Conservative Savings Bank (1995)

• 2603 13th Street: Abarr & Bakey (barbers) (1915), Park Barber Shop and Am L & T Serv (1930), Miller's Shoe Store (1937), F W Woolworth Co (1955-84)

• 2605 13th Street: Anderson & Perkins (jewelers) (1915), A F Schilling (1930), Schrunks Jewelry Store (1937), Tooley Drug Co (1941-55), Elle Fashions and Merle Norman Cosmetics (1995)

• 2607 13th Street: Speice-Echols-Boettcher (1915-1955), Equitable Building Loan & Savings Ass'n (1941), Columbus Land Loan & Building Assn (1955)

• 2609 13th Street: Columbus Mercantile Co. (1915), J C Penney Co. (1930-55)

• 2611 13th Street: Columbus Mercantile Co. (1915), John R Luschen's Grocery (1941)

• 2613 13th Street: Herring & Malone (furniture) (1915), J R Luschen (1930), Luschen's I G A Store (1937), Columbus Appliance Co (1955), Polly Shoe Store (1973)

• 2615 13th Street: Park Buffet (saloon) (1915), Curry Bros. (1917-1926), Tooley Drug (1930), Daniels Studio (1937-55), Ann's Gift Shop (1941), Tooley's (1973-2008)

• 2617 13th Street: Schwichtenberg & Adams (1915), The Toggery (1930), Jones Drug Store (1937), Miller's Shoe Store (1941), Polly Shoe Store (1955)

• 2619 13th Street: Boyd & Ragatz (1915), Boyd Hardware Co. (1930-55)

• 2621 13th Street: Lyric Theatre (1915), Boyd Hardware Co. (1930-41), Central National Bank (1955)

• 2623 13th Street: Central National Bank, Home Savings Bank (1930-37), Central National Bank (1941), First National Bank & Trust Co. (1973-2008)

• 2707 13th Street: Swan Theatre (1930-41), Swan Sweet Shop (1941), Barnes Jewelry (1955), Sears Roebuck & Co., Allstate Insurance Agency (1973-84), Billy Bobs Antique Mall (1995)

• 2709 13th Street: Swan Theatre (1937-55)

• 2711 13th Street: J H McKown and Art Floral Shop (1930), Dick Richards Liquor Store (1937), Brown Derby Bar (1941), Reno Bar (1955-84), Tan N' Tubs (1995)

• 2713 13th Street: White Owl Lunch (1930-55)

• 2715 13th Street: Boyd Hardware (1973), The Fashion Co (1983), Countryside Gourmet, Larrells Camera Center, Mother Natures Emporium, Steps Dance Studio (1995)

• 2719 13th Street: Potter Implement Co. (1930), Goodrich Silvertown Store (1937), vacant (1941), Central Electric & Gas Co (1955), Columbus Beauty College (1973-95)

• 2721 13th Street: Henry Ragatz Co. (1930-41), Council Oak Store (1955), Nitz's Furniture & Appliance (1973), Nitz's Funiture & Carpet (1983-84)

• 2723 13th Street: Henry Ragatz Co. (1930)

• 2801 13th Street: Asche "66" Station (1941), Lohr Petroleum Co (1955-83), AAA Emergency Service (1983), Lohr '66' Service & Auto Repair (1995)

• 2805 13th Street: Steve & Dale's Plumbing (1983), Hair Forum (1995)

• 2807 13th Street: Umland's Welding Machine Shop (1941), Wertz-Christiansen Motors (1955), Mels Radio & TV (1983-95)

• 2809 13th Street: Columbus Feed & Seed Store (1955), Nebr Job Service (1983-95)

• 2811 13th Street: A E Trowbridge Garage (1941)

• 2813 13th Street: Crawford & Company Insurance Adjusters, Platte County Attorney (1983), North East Library Systems (1995)

• 2815 13th Street: Sidles Co (1941), Riley Pontiac (1955), Credit Data of Columbus, Check Rite (1983), Credit Data, Checkmate of Columbus (1995)

• 2817 13th Street: Bernt Radio Service (1941), Ewert Brothers (1955), Avis Rent a Car, Columbus Motors, Columbus Muffler Center (1983), Columbus Auto Mart (1995)

• 2819 13th Street: Packard Sales and Service (1941)

• 2821 13th Street: Lincoln Baking Co (1941)

• 2903 13th Street: Cerny Garage (1941), Columbus Motors (1955), Sieg Company (1983)

• 2909 13th Street: Farmers Co-op Cream Buying Agency (1941)

• 2911 13th Street: Dean Marshall Insurance Agency, Zabawa Implement Co, Meyer Motor Co (1955), Ideal Systems-Data Center of Nebraska (1983), Eakes Office Products (1995)

• 2913 13th Street: Marshall-Nelson Ins & Real Estate (1983-95)

• 2915 13th Street: Leo J Kowalski, DDS (1955), Midlands Claim Service (1995)

• 3103 13th Street: Columbus Clinic (1983)

• 3121 13th Street: Home Plumbing & Heating (1983)

• 3207 13th Street: Jones Grocery (1941), Wieser's Feed & Seed (1955), Statewide Sewing Stores (1983)

• 3221 13th Street: Clem's U S Tire Service (1955), Weber Brothers (1983)

North Side (east to west):

• 2104 13th Street: Frontier Directory Co (1995)

• 2108 13th Street: Thomas Machining (1995)

• 2124 13th Street: Platte Valley Veterinary Center (1983-95)

• 2210 13th Street: Sears Roebuck & Co (1955), Becton Dickenson Co (1959)

• 2222 13th Street: Mohr's Standard Station (1941), Michaelsen's Standard Service (1955), Faust's Standard Service (1959)

• 2304 13th Street: Nielsen Chevrolet (1941-95)

• 2312 13th Street: Ben Perkins New & Used Cars (1959)

• 2314 13th Street: Nash-Dietz Co (1941), American Loan Plan (1955-59), Lampshire Chiropractic Center (1995)

• 2316 13th Street: vacant (1955), K-C Auto Supply (1959)

• 2318 13th Street: K C Auto Supply (1983-95)

• 2322 13th Street: vacant (1941), Mid-State Motors Inc (1955-59)

• 2402 13th Street: W O Luebke (barber) (1915), Montgomery Ward (1941-73), Advanced Compueter Systems, Bath House, Frontier Bookstore, The Hair Saloon, Pioneer Plaza, The Yard Stick (1983), Alternative LTD, Big Pals Little Pals, Columbus Collaborative Team, The Fabric Shop, Grandma's Kitchen, Merry Maids, Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention, The Perfect Ten, Pioneer Public Image, Take a Gander, Touring Talents, Uniform Connection, United Way of Columbus, Victory Christian Fellowship (1995)

• 2404 13th Street: Montgomery Ward (1928-1935)

• 2406 13th Street: North Opera House (1910) (1915) Submitted by Mike Korgie (mkorgie@southwind.net)

• 2408 13th Street: F H Rusche (harness) (1915), Red & White Grocery and W R Speicher Meat Market (1935), Columbus News, Art Printery (1941-59), Art Printery (1973-95)

• 2412 13th Street: Columbus Theatre (1935-73), Columbus 1 & 2 Theatre (1983)

• 2414 13th Street: A O Lieber (optometrist) (1935), Aikens Pop Corn Stand (1941), Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council, White & McNair (1959), Landgren Studio (1959-73), Anderson Studio, Larrell's Camera Center, The Sound Center (1983)

• 2416 13th Street: Schram's Grocery (1915), Art Printery, Columbus News (1935), Firestone Home & Auto Supply Store (1941), Firestone Stores (1955-73), Williams Brothers of Columbus (1983), Clarkson TV & Appliance (1995)

• 2418 13th Street: Parker Electric Co (electrician) (1915), Vanity Shop (1941)

• 2420 13th Street: Bridal Nook Flower Shop (1955), The Bridal Nook (1959)

• 2422 13th Street: Earle Hotel (1955), J C Penney Company (1973-95)

• 2424 13th Street: The Thurston Hotel (1935-59)

• 2502 13th Street: Pollock & Co. (1915-30), Fricke Drug (1935-41), Fleischer-Rogers Drug Co (1955-59), Fleischer Rexall Drug Co. (1973-1984), Abbi's Gifts & Tableware (1995)

• 2504 13th Street: Gerharz-Flynn Co. (1915), Wade & Flynn (1930), La Belle Beauty Shoppe and Sheridan Barber Shop (1935), Luers Electric Shop (1937), Jourden's Bakery (1941), Jourdan Bakery & Coffee Shop (1955-59), Columbus Bakery (1973), Duling Optical Co. (1983-84), Adamy Motor Sports (1995)

• 2506 13th Street: Cornelius Kusant (1915), The Vogue (1930), New Vogue Shop (1935), The Blue Bird (1937-1995)

• 2508 13th Street: L W Weaver & Son (coal) (1915), Miller Allied Securities, Z B Udall (1930), Miller Allied Securities Co., Dr. K.D. Davis, Louis Lachnit (1935), Miller Allied Securities Co., Dr. K.D. Davis (1937), J H Albright, L A Lachnit Abstracting, Miller Allied Sec Co (1941), J H Albright, OD, Miller Allied Securities Co (1955-59), Sayed Sewing Center (1973), Buck's Shoes (1983-84)

• 2510 13th Street: Reece Shoe Co. (1915), Irene Shop (1930-59), Brass Buckle for Gals (1983-84), Bargains Galore (1995)

• 2512 13th Street: Baer Shoe Co. and Felix Fix (1930), Carter Shoe Store (1935-41), Woodrick & Allen (1955-73)

• 2514 13th Street: C E Hansen (5 and 10c Stores) (1915), Trotter Stores (1930) Kaufman Hardware (1935-59), Kaufman True Value Hardware (1973-83), Columbus Music (1984)

• 2516 13th Street: Columbus Club House (1915), Hagels Club Rooms (1930), Playmore Billiard Parlor (1935), G & G Billiard (1937-41), R & S Shoes (1955-59), Tradehome Shoe Store (1973-95)

• 2518 13th Street: Haubold & Gablenz (Meat Market) (1915), Palace Meat Market (1930-1935), Grace Shoppe (1941), Joseph's (1955-59), Marjories Smart Shop (1973), Brass Buckle for Guys (1983-84), Dico's 13th Street Printing (1995)

• 2520 13th Street: Vogel & Moschenross (saloon) (1915), Anton Moschenross (1930), Moschenross Bar (1935-41), Larson-Kuhn (1955-59), Larson-Florine Co. (1973-1995)

• 2522 13th Street: Becher Hockenberger & Chambers, Columbus Land Loan & Building Assn (1915-1955), Becher, Hockenberger & Chambers, Columbus Savings & Loan (1959), Becher Curry Company (1973), Frontier Bookstore (1984-1995)

• 2524 13th Street: Poesch Building. Built in 1911. Poesch's Candy Store (1915), Suder & Son (1930), Welch's Cafe (1935), vacant (1941), Marjorie's Smart Shop (1955), Jarold's Dress Shop (1959-1973), Tober's for Fashions (1983-1984), Executive Travel (2003)

• 2702 13th Street: Prudential Insurance Co of America, Evans Hotel Barber Shop (1955), Hazel's Beauty Shop (1973)

• 2704 13th Street: Evans Hotel (1941)

• 2706 13th Street:

• 2708 13th Street: Kaplan Bros. Market (1937)

• 2710 13th Street: Sayers Bros (1930), Dick Richards Bar (1941), Oasis Bar (1955-59), Walter, Luckey, Whitehead & Sipple (1973), Polly Shoe Store (1983-84), Crackers to Caviar (1995)

• 2712 13th Street: R C Boyd & Son (1937), R C Boyd & Son Tin Shop (1941), R C Boyd & Son (1955), Mills Co (1959), Edward Jones & Co and Prudential Insurance (1973), Recruiting Station (1983-84)

• 2714 13th Street: G R Prieb (painter & paperhanger) (1915), G R Prieb Store (1937), G R Prieb Paint & Wall Paper (1941), Pheasant Room (1955), The Austin Company (1959-73), Century 12 (1983-84), Picket Fence Cafe (1995)

• 2716 13th Street: Columbus Gas Co. (1915), Safeway Stores (1937-41), Kavich's Furniture (1955), Beneficial Finance Company of Nebraska (1983-84), Arrow Dynamics, Interstate Payco Seed Co, Kays Place for Massage, Attorney Dennis Meridith, Royal Alliance Assoc and Xerox Corp (1995)

• 2718 13th Street: Bernt Sporting Goods, Bernt Radio Service (1955-59), Weerts-Boettcher Co. (1973-84), J C Byrnes Insurance Agency (1983), Mutual of Omaha (1983-84), Attorney Raymond Baker, (1995)

• 2720 13th Street: Paul's Market (1937-41), Milt's Mobil Service (1955-59), Bernt Radio & Sport Shop (1973), Don's Appliance Service (1995)

• 2722 13th Street: Nebraska Oil Co (1941)

• 2724 13th Street: John Branigan (autos and supplies) (1915), Minnegasco Inc (1983-84), Columbus Foot Clinic (1995)

• 2804 13th Street: Columbus Motor Parts (1955-59), Dusters and Gottberg Brew Pub (1995)

• 2806 13th Street: Gottberg Auto Co (1941)

• 2808 13th Street: A E Trowbridge (1941)

• 2816 13th Street: Riley Pontiac Parts & Service Dept (1955)

• 2818 13th Street: Betty & Ann's Beauty Salon, Senior Studio (1983)

• 2822 13th Street: McKown Funeral Home (1941), House of Beauty (1955)

• 2910 13th Street: Drew's Tire Service (1983), Columbus Tire & Service Center (1995)

• 2922 13th Street: McKown Funeral Home (1955-95)

• 3122 13th Street: Church of God (1955-59)

• 3216 13th Street: Billys Beauty Shop (1941)

• 3222 13th Street: Ward's Standard Station (1941)

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