1912-1981 - Diamond Hardware Co. - McAlester, OK
N 34° 55.787 W 095° 46.084
15S E 247160 N 3868754
A sign at the corner in front of Oklahomans for Independent Living at 201 E Cherokee Ave in McAlester provides some history and notes this as the former location of the Diamond Hardware Co., which unfortunately burned to the ground in 1981.
Waymark Code: WM197WW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
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The building was constructed in 1912, and there is a photo of it -- note the horses and carriages -- to accompany this text:
On this site a five story brick building was built by Smith Crowl to accommodate his growing hardware and implement business. At the time, it was the tallest building in town. Following Smith Crowl in the business were his two sons Paul and Joe then his four grandson's Tom, Paul Jr., Lew and John David. The merchandise changed over time from hardware, wagons, saddles, harnesses and farm implements to that of more appropriate items such as appliances, shop equipment, sporting goods, guns, ammunition and archery supplies. Unfortunately a massive fire destroyed this landmark building in late August of 1981.
County: Pittsburg
Record Address::
201 E Cherokee Ave
McAlester, OK USA
74501
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Date Erected: April 30, 2015
Sponsor (Who put it there): Tom and Lew Crowl, grandsons of Smith Crowl
Web site if available: Not listed
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