Mayor John Anderson parks his Buick Roadmaster during the grand opening of the new triple deck Sears parking garage. Mayor Anderson had cut the ribbon to open the latest addition to the growing Sears, Roebuck facilities. The garage was designed to accommodate 500 cars and occupied nearly three acres. It was hoped that the new facility would relieve the parking congestion on downtown streets. (TNT, 6/6/1951, p.B-2, B-6 articles) ALBUM 14.

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On June 7, 1951, Mayor John Anderson officially opened the new Sears, Roebuck parking lot by snipping the red ribbon. The three level garage was located directly adjacent to the main Sears store with 365 feet fronting Market St. Each level opened to a street: the first level opened to Court D, second level to 13th, and the upper story had its entrance on Market. Apparently the third level was already packed with cars and drivers were advised to use the second level. The concrete facility had a 500-car capacity. (TNT 6-6-51, B-2 article; TNT 6-6-51, B-6 article) ALBUM 14.

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The opening ceremony of Sears Roebuck and Company's new triple deck parking garage was held June 7, 1951. Several weeks of extensive construction activity by Woodworth and Company completed the project in record time. The 50' by 100' Sears Farm Store building was razed in January 1951 to make way for the garage. Central Market can be seen across the street at 1120 Market as well as Corbits Poultry at 1142 Market. Ordered by Sears Roebuck & Company, Don Anderson. (TNT, 6/6/1951, p.B-6)

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