Hub Department Store Building - Coos Bay, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 43° 22.071 W 124° 12.796
10T E 401700 N 4802379
Quick Description: The Hub Department building was built in 1914 by Albert Kohler, and was for many years the largest department store in southern Oregon. It today house several thriving retail businesses.
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 5/22/2009 12:05:32 AM
Waymark Code: WM6EJT
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
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Long Description:
From the Rotary Club History:

Albert Kohler was the founder of the Hub Department Store, later run by his son Al Jr. The Hub was the largest and best known department store in Southwestern Oregon. Many tears were shed when Al Jr. died and the store was eventually sold. A.H. Powers.

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Street address:
125 Central Ave.
Coos Bay, OR United States
97420

County / Borough / Parish: Coos County

Year listed: 1992

Historic significance: Person, Event

Period of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]

Website (secondary): [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed
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