John B. McKinney was the owner and operator of the Marshall-Wells store on Sixth Avenue. It was basically a hardware store that carried paint, plumbing supplies, hardware, housewares, sporting goods, and even tricycles. By the time of the 1953 City Directory, the store's name had changed to include McKinney Electric & Hardware. View of storefront; lighted interior shows variety of items for sale in a photograph taken on November 14, 1952.

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The interior of the Marshall-Wells store on Sixth Avenue was photographed on November 14, 1952. Shelves are crowded with a variety of items for sale, including fans, basketballs, tricycles, and garbage cans. The business was owned and operated by John B. McKinney. Although signage on the storefront welcomed customers to a Marshall-Wells store, it was also known as McKinney Electric & Hardware. Several large floral arrangements of chrysanthemums and dahlias also appear on the shelves.

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