118 West Ashland

118 West Ashland. . On August 25, 1898 the Indianola Herald wrote "In the way of new brick and cement walks, new brick blocks and new dwelling going up, if any county seats of Iowa will match Indianola. This city is on a constant and steady growth." This was especially true for the north side of the square where I.L. Eno was constructing five single story brick buildings. 118 West Ashland was the third of the row starting from the west. The most unique feature of the Eno Block was the cornice work on top of each individual store front (see photo above). , Small businesses didn't typically make a lot of press, and the Hyde Food Service was no exception when it opened in March of 1937. However it played a significant role in Indianola history. Hyde's stayed here for only thirteen months before moving to 126 North Howard, but during its brief tenure here it was one of the original 15 stores to open an incorporation on January 3, 1938 , a partnership of co-founders Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg more popularly known today as Hy-Vee. , After Hyde's relocated the storefront became a barber shop/beauty salon and has remained so ever since. The longest tenant, Don Heavilin opened in the 1950's and Don's remained open until the Heavilin family sold the property in 2005 to James and Melinda Looker. Looker's Hair Clinic closed in late 2010 and at the time of this plaque's creation a new business has just opened. We wish N.Y.U.T. Salon and Clothing, Inc. a long and successful residence here.