Bulleit-Hurst Building

Bulleit-Hurst Building. . In 1882 the four Bulleit brothers (J.J., V.H., A.L. and Paul) moved to Corydon from New Middletown and started a blacksmith shop, hardware store, and a farm implement store on this block. This building was constructed circa 1890 for a hardware store for partners J.J. Bulleit (1894-1926) and Ben Hurst (1853-1937). In 1902 J.J. Bulleit partnered with Edward B. Funk in the business. In 1913, Mr. Bulleit and his son Edward moved their store across the street to their spacious new building. In March of 1926, J.J.'s grandson Frank Bulleit moved his variety store here. He and his family lived on the second floor. , Various businesses, including a variety store, liquor store and restaurant, were located here until 1954 when the Ideal Restaurant was established by Chet and Ida Miller. John and Anoi Pearl took over in 1958 and renamed it the Ideal Cafeteria. The Ideal became one of Corydon's most popular restaurants and attracted many customers from outside the county. George and Linda Fogel bought the cafeteria in 1985. In December of 1991, Susan Blank and Donna Doezema purchased the business and changed the name to Granny's Ideal Cafeteria to reflect their Granny's Restaurant located on North Capitol Avenue. Afterwards, Stan's Sewing Center, featuring Singer sewing machines and fabrics, occupied the first floor. Warren Printing was established here in 2009., (caption)J.J. Bulleit is in the doorway to the left and Ben Hurst is on the right. Notice the oil-burning light above the wagon on the right., A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian