Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Emporium
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. The Emporium Marker
Inscription.
The Emporium. . Built in 1899, this building was occupied by the W.H. Keller Department Store until 1932. The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company was located here from 1935 until the mid-1950s. Former employees who gained work experience there include James Best, who starred in television and movies, and Frank O'Bannon, Indiana's 47th governor. The Dollar Store operated out of the building from August of 1964 until the Kintner House, Inc. purchased the building in 1986. At that time, the building, along with the Keller Building and the adjacent F.A. Bulleit Building, was restored and collectively named "The Emporium." The Harrison County Visitor and Convention Bureau moved into the second floor of the Keller Building in 2007., (caption) Keller's Grocery and Meat Department., A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian
Built in 1899, this building was occupied by the W.H. Keller Department Store until 1932. The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company was located here from 1935 until the mid-1950s. Former employees who gained work experience there include James Best, who starred in television and movies, and Frank O'Bannon, Indiana's 47th governor. The Dollar Store operated out of the building from August of 1964 until the Kintner House, Inc. purchased the building in 1986. At that time, the building, along with the Keller Building and the adjacent F.A. Bulleit Building, was restored and collectively named "The Emporium." The Harrison County Visitor and Convention Bureau moved into the second floor of the Keller Building in 2007.
(caption) Keller's Grocery and Meat Department.
A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian
Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1964.
Location. 38° 12.671′ N, 86° 7.586′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on Indiana 62, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 North Capitol Avenue, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
