Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lee’s Indian Store
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NAPA Auto Parts
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 26, 2024
1. Lee’s Indian Store / NAPA Auto Parts Marker
Lee’s Indian Store
83 N Main
This ornate building is another beautiful example of an elaborate metal façade similar to the “S.U.E.” structure. At one point between 1930 and 1950 it housed a pool hall in the basement, a barber shop on the main floor and a beauty shop in the upper level. A variety of businesses including the US Post Office, a state employment office, and appliance store, Shirley’s Dress shop, Tracy’s Ready to Wear, and Southern Utah Dry Cleaners and Laundry occupied this space over the years. Lee’s Indian Store sold souvenirs, gifts and novelty items here until 2013. As in most of the multi-level historic buildings, the upper floor is now apartments.
NAPA Auto Parts
85 N Main
Frank Orton and Jay Riggs built the Service Cash Store here in 1937. Later known as A.G. Service Cash Market, it carried a complete line of groceries and fresh meats. When a new Service Cash Store was built on the corner of Main and Center Street (now Joe’s Main Street Market) in 1976, NAPA Auto Parts moved here from its location across the street. Since that time, several owners have successfully sold auto parts under the NAPA name.
[Caption]: Panguitch Main Street in 1914
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country and specifically in Color Country. It is also in the American Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Modern Handcart Company / Garfield Memorial Foundation Thrift Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowboy’s Smokehouse Café / The Historic Gem Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Kenny Ray’s Restaurant / Historic Panguitch Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowboy Collectibles / S&C Corral (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronco Bobbi’s / Thunder Horse Mercantile (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liquor Store / The Shed, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Lane / Rumours Salon (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokin Hot Antiques at the Old Firehouse / Pink Polka Dott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panguitch.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 26, 2024
2. Lee’s Indian Store / NAPA Auto Parts Marker
The marker is across the street from the subject properties.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 26, 2024
3. Lee’s Indian Store / NAPA Auto Parts Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 26, 2024
4. Lee’s Indian Store / NAPA Auto Parts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
