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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1933)
V '-A." PAGE SIX Tl OIIEGON CTATESMAN, Balcru Oreyoa, Thcrsdxy llcrab?, Jcly 27, 1953 - i MM R V - i . I LATEST ADDITION TO DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES I . WHITE CORNER IN EARLIER DAYS fine history o . .. - - - : T E ?"v -' 4. '. MIKE son t-. ; . Ong "' ' 1 1 m LITEST TIG III STORE HERE EHKTOR ISiOOEiZED White Corner Structure has History Dating to 74; Breymahs Builders Work on the old White Corner md Breyman blocks will shortly be finished there, tenants will be mored la and business will resume In these locations. The two struc tures are among Salem's land marks. The. first named building was erected and occupied by War ner and Eugene Breyman, doing business tinder the name of Brey m&n Bros, in 1S74. the Institution at that time .being the largest business house in the state out? ' tide of Portland. . In 1904 the Breyman block was added, to the corner. I' The Breyman Bros, sold their mercantile business In 1880 In or- der to. ghre closer attention to their outside Interests. Successors to the Breymans were Joseph Mey. ers and J. M. Rosenburg, the lat ter finally retiring and Mr. Meyers ' associating himself with his sons, Henry and Milton. I In 1901 Meyers & Sons moved to the southwest corner of Court and Liberty streets and H. Halrer son Sc Co. occupied the White Cor ner until October 1, 1903. At that time, they were succeeded by J. L. Stockton & Co., who in addition to this occupancy of the White Corner also rented the north store room of the Breyman block on completion of that building In An gust, 1904. i ' Born la Germany I The south storeroom of the Breyman block was first occupied by the Tokohoma Tea Co., M. Bre- demeler being manager. Many renters hare come and gone since 1904. 1 Warner Breyman and Eugene Breyman were born In Bockemen, in the kindom of Hanover, Ger many, and came to the United fl -T "" 1 . --., ill , , "" , ' - - - i i i-, , J n n 1 1 Picture shows exterior view of the new downtown Pay'n Takit store which opens for business Friday morning. Utilizing the toll first floor of the historic White Corner building and half of the Brey man building, the store will have a floor space 80 by W feet, with full entrance on Commercial and on Court streets. in Wisconsin. In 1850, Warner Breyman came to Oregon and en gaged in the mercantile business at the town of Lafayette. . Eugene Breyman came to Oregon in 1855 and worked in his brother's store until February, 1856. At this time was formed the partnership of Breyman Bros., a firm that was the synonym tor success in differ ent undertakings for nearly halt a century. In November, 1863, Breyman Bros, removed to Salem and open ed a general merchandise store In the north storeroom of Moore's block, which then occupied the space on which now stands the United States bank building. They remained in that location until the repletion of the White Cor ner Eugene. Breyman died March 19 03 Wimpr Ttrevmin naased States when mere boys and located away November 20, 1916. IKL ILo HLsIu)nt2aGS)0Q 929 S. W. Stark St. Portland, Ore. BRoadway 5222 PRICING SYSTEMS FOR EVERY PURPOSE Butchers Supplies Counter Scales Choppers Slicers Heavy Duty Scales Creamery Scales Coffee Mills Cash Registers Credit Files Adding Machines Tyler Vaporizers - Modern Fruit and Vegetable Refrigeration Hew &Uted Soli, Rented & Repaired iVlEk.T MANAGERf t N J Charles Duval- who will have charge of the meat department In, the new Pay'n Taklt store here. Duvall has-lived In Salem fully IS years and has spent IS years with the organisation sponsoring Pay n Takit. Duval) owns his own home at 70S South street and has a wife and three children. i KcuMQ-ZIlit Photo Charles Duval Salem cltlxen for 15 years, knows how to wield x the big knife and will have eharge of the meat department of the new store. Duval Long With Company in City One of the best known meat department managers In Salem Is Hutcheon Long in Business in Salem Bretchin. Scotland, first wel comed Robert Hutcheon Into this world but not since 1905, when Mr. Hutcheon emigrated to Mis sissippi, has he been a resident of the land where men wear skirts and hanr on to their pennies. Sinee 1910 Hutcheon has been a continuous resident of Salem and in the retail wall paper and paint business here. For the last 11 years the Hutcheon Wall Pa per and Paint store has been on South Commercial street but this week removes to the Breyman bullying. North Commercial street, next to the Pay'n Taklt store. Mr. Hutcheon, In addition to be ing a capable, successful business man. is an excellent singer. In Scottish uniform and with his daughter as accompanist at the piano, Mr. Hutcheon often appears in programs in this and adjacent communities. Mr. Hutcheon's home Is at 1240 South 15th street. In addition to Mrs. Hutcheon there are three children. Fred Legge and son . Direct Workr of Renovating Downtown Block 1 An outstanding local example of building- renovation and modern isation are the. White corner and Breyman buildings which this week-end will bo completed for public use. r. A. Legge of Salem, and Kenneth C. Legge, his son, who offices in the Spauldlng build ing, Portland, collaborated in the plans which restored these two well-known Salem structures to a condition far superior to that pre vailing March 24, 1932, when both buildings were gutted by fire. . Utilizing the old foundations and walls, the two architects de signed and executed plans which make the two structures thorough ly modern with many improve ments unique among the business structures In the city. The first step taken was to deepen the basement, the old height of seven feet being increas ed to eight and one-half feet and an entirely new concrete floor in stalled. Lighting Conditions Good Then the Interior construction of the two buildings was- so rede- o o UTAH GRAD The White Corner has a useful history In Salem's mercantile record. Erected In 1874 by Warner and Eugene Breyman, the structure has served as headquarters for outstanding retail establishments In this city for more than halt a century. After the White Corner, shown above In a picture of several decades ago. was gutted by fire March 24, 1922, along with the Breyman building, plans for Its complete " rebuilding and modernization were prepared and executed by F. A. Legge and Kenneth C. Legge, architects. Twenty-six office rooms are provided on the second floors' of the two rebuilt structures. jL WE CONGRATULATE THE NEW PAY'N TAKIT STORE Puritan Cider Works Manufacturers,. Wholesalers and Retailers Apple Cider and Vinegar Just the pure juice from elected riptf fruit 791 Edgewmter St. West Salem Phone r423 Hazel-Dell Milk and Cream Will be Sold at the New Pay'n Takit Store Lumber for Remodelling and Miscellaneous BuildingMateriala in the Breyman Building was furnished by Hansen & Liljequist Lumber, Sash, Doors, Building Materials 582 Mill St. Tel 9131 W. L. Smith, manager of the Pay'n Takit store. Is a Utahan by birth, graduate of the Univer sity of Utah in 122, but says Salem, where he has lived three years. Is the best city la wnica ho ever lived. signed that partitions aad posts were eliminated and greater free floor space on both stories made available. Improved light wells and skylights on the second floor of the two structures made possi ble light, airy office rooms which equal any offices In the city. A. splendid corner storeroom on the first floor has been especially prepared for the Pay'n Takit stores. An 80-foot front on North Commercial and a 9t-fdbt front on Court street provide 7X00 square feet of floor space with ample en trances through newly installed doorways. full basement has been constructed under the White Corner and Breyman buildings. 26 Offices Provided A second storeroom has been provided in the Breyman building, the Pay'n Taklt store utilising aU the i first floor of the White Cor- Lner, building and one-half of the Breyman building. The second room, 2C feet wide by 90 feet deep, will be occupied this week end by the Hutcheon Paint store, which will remove from Its present location on South Commercial street. Twenty-six office rooms, all light, airy, well heated and of con venient access, have been provid ed on the second floors of the two buildings. R. P. Boise and his son, Breymsn Boise, will occupy a suite of rooms in the northwest corner of the White Corner build ing, where for many years prior to the U52 fire the Boises had thf Ir business headquarters. Features of the two structures include a central, oil-burner beat er which operates a hot water ra diator throughout both buildings. The last word in electrical equip ment has been installed to give great facility in eentral control of lighting in either of the two buildings with a master switch provided in case of fire. Fire pro tection, wire-meshed glass has been Installed In all windows open- HEAD MAN! hp- V Y . ' ... iW . ' i Murphy's Enamel from i Kennedy's Paint Store 225 Court St. Tel. 774 WAS USED ON FIXTURES IN THE NEW PAY'N TAKIT STORE NELSON BROS. S55 CHEMEKETA TEL. S810 Sheet Metal Work Plumbing Roofing Sherwin-Williams Paints Neon Signs Heating Miller" Pht George C. Solterbeck. district su pervisor for the 11 stores in this district, knows groceries and sees that they sre properly merchandised. ing en light wells. Modern plumb ing and lavatories have been provided. The building Is plas tered throughout, all basements included. Floors are finished in natural color of the wood. Offices are attractively decorated with the wooawon uone in a grey green enamei. McNabb Puts New Fixtures in Place He carries a union card alway and- his name Is Nell McNabb. For the last three weeks McNabb nas oeen spending Ms time la Sa lem, for he is district carpenter sunerrlsor for th Tvtt stores and when there's a new in stallation job to do, McNabb there. In addition to Installation of new store fixtures. McNabb has eharge of the physical matcte- nance of the stores. With Ma Experience' of Self - Serving Reflected in Latest Unit To be Opened " The latest development In self. service" store operations is ft U found Ja the New Pay'n Takit store to be opened here Frida morning at North Commercial and Court streets. The self-service system. wblrH reduees overhead and nH,i... shoppers better facilities to ohtaia what they wish, has evolved out ul jearn ui upeniueni. 1 no ET I Pay'n Taklt store here lnciS UT7 JiUUlUTCUiCUia II12&U0 US I PA self-service Idea has spread. The onenine of the second Ait-. Takit store here is attributed b? store mansgers to the popularity or me nrst Fay n Takit store opened In July, 1932, on Autii Commercial street. PnbHc r.-w proval expressed through salef ha been so satisfactory, a second store fer the center of the down town trade was deemed essential Vegetable Barks Feature One feature of the new etnr which has 7200 fet nt flnnr tna. and full entrances on Cnmmrr; .1 and Court streets, will be tha ve;- eUble racks. Cold water will f continuously sprayed over vegeta. bles and a device has bee rf per fected so vapor from the water be low tne vegetables spreads ver the bottom of the vegetable piles, keeping that portion of a vegeta ble stack as fresh and crisp as the vegetables on top. t Another feature of tha tip store will be conveniently pteUd directories to guiae customers t9 the particular groceries theywisa to purchase. A full meat market rfenirtnprt with refrigerator service is to te maintained. The new store ODenins here Fri day is one of the largest Pay'n Taau stores in the northwest. akes most connoisseurs c raphy ascribe a southern ground to G. C Solterbe trict suoervisor of PavnJ . . - i Mores in the Salem territori this entersrlslna rounr ma iiowever, and you ascerta Hamburg. Germany, was h: lace and that he came United States and became sn ten years ago. Solterbeck trulv kno u-o'-eries'' and knows how J ana to assist men in me: Thta why for three and c ear; he has managed the district of Pav'n Tkit vH itores now in the territory. spent a total of eisht yead e company. - ' 1 Solterbeck has been lleased ulth Pay'n Takit's rcet. Th store's operatio LIKES WOR1 ill ' i-t r - Salem Best Town In Opinion of New Storefs Manager "W. L." are his official initial, but Lew Is the way most ptor1' address Mr. Smith, who is to can age the new Pay'n Takit tore opening Friday on North Commei clal and Court streets. "I spent 19 years of my life !i Salt Lake City, Utah, and likd it fine there but I can honestly e? that Salem Is the most deiightfai cy i ever uvea in, smiin con mented yesterday. . For nine years Smith has beet with his present organization, three of which he spent as a store manager here and the previous four years as a store manager is Tillamook. Smith graduated from the University of Utah in 192 and entered the grocery busloesi shortly thereafter. He has two children In his fam ily and resides at 911 Market street. All employes of the new vtore are Salem residents. Smith said yesterday. Twenty workers will bo employed la the grocery and meat departments when the store opens. i . 'f Id Sehroeder, ' manager Pay'n Taklt store on , Commercial street, likd work aad is pleased wi . way the public has respoi " the new store. . work two carpenters aad cue painter who are especially train ed in store installations; all the rest of the men required, for a store Job are hired locally. Jiter ijQlC&Lferiu II I II I II.. I , ANOTHER OF SALEM'S FINEST, MOST MODERN FOOD STORES OPENS FRIDAY . . . . " ,. v.... ..... y.-,,. , .. . . --..4 ' : Watch.Tomorrow,& Paper for Opening Features! Sanitary Service Co. Has Been Engaged to Supply Its Services To the New Payn Takit Store Phone 8890 For Garbage Removal A FULLY AUTOMATIC . Oil Burning Vapor Heating System. ' ' was installed In th Breyman Building THEO.M.BARR 164 S. Commerdal St fit read Cakes ; will be available ' at the new 9 Til TP A FITT a BENSON BAKERY 254 N. COMMERCIAL PAY has demonstrated the eftlci 8elf-serrlee system for grocery buyers, afforded i ;f-rbeck's opinion, both grei renienee for th' shopper ar. er prlv-oc. ' The district superrlsor liV lm, likfs his business, tak; personal Joy In seeing th .-.ores get undo- wsy. If one. an interesting account of in i it worked out in German war, Solterbeck can gift iat s another story and : next few weeks the new l&mnicrcial street store. the largest and best equina tblishments In the Pay i crganlsatlon, will be his ehl rtrn. 1 pleased wrrp JOZ Al Bayly,! who has been fruit aad regetablo depar of Pay a Taklt stores for t fve years, la to manage the vegetable department In tl store hero. Bayly express self yesterday as .grateful c dbportualty ' presented bin happy that he was to work !4m which he compliment city.- f BREYK 458 S. High HAR! The only burner appro! Absolutely YlbrationlesJ mate for Installation la I t Atiho F. A. and Kenneth C. LEGGE : Architects 149D State- - v - I TeL 5149 Hutched i 0 InN 174 Monti i You are invited to inspect our Ui Hutched ' n y Buy Your