Newton in Harvey County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Anderson Book and Office Supply

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 3, 2014

1. Anderson Book and Office Supply Marker

Inscription. Five generations of the Anderson family have operated Newton's oldest retail business for over 100 years on Main Street. Founder Phillip Murray Anderson began his business in 1892 selling newspapers on Santa Fe trains. In 1894 he opened a newsstand in an 8' x 16' piano box at 420 Main and was assisted by his mother, Clarissa. In 1900 the business was moved to a double store front at 422-424 Main, the present site of the train depot. These buildings, as pictured, were sold to the Santa Fe when the store relocated at 522 Main in 1928. Phil M. Anderson was Newton's first dealer of Victrolas, G.E. refrigerators, Eastman Kodak photo finishing, Hallmark cards, fireworks, and school books. The store was moved to this location in 1938. The limestone and brick building was built in 1883. The interior of the store has the original ceiling fans, wood floors, metal ceilings and gas radiators. Phil E., third generation, started work in 1931 and was a mainstay in the business for over 61 years. His children, Dodi, Jon and Brad, worked in the store during their school years. His son, Phil III, fourth generation, joined the business in

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1958. Milton, Murray and Clay, fifth generation, began their retail careers working in the store while in junior high school. Family involvement has always been a trademark of the Anderson success.

Erected 1997 by The Family of Phillip Murray Anderson and the Harvey County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Harvey County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 2.989′ N, 97° 20.712′ W. Marker is in Newton, Kansas, in Harvey County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 15) and West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 627 North Main Street, Newton KS 67114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Kansas and in Greater Wichita.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 3, 2014

2. Anderson Book and Office Supply Marker

Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ragsdale Opera House (a few steps from this marker); The Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Midland National Bank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); John Jacob Krehbiel Memorial Park (about 600 feet away); Unknown Dead of the Civil War (about 700 feet away); Coastal Defense Cannon (about 800 feet away); The Harvey County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.

Also see . . . The 1892 Store. (Submitted on February 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

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Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 3, 2014

3. Anderson Book and Office Supply

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.