The Rogers Wholesale Grocery building at 101 E. Walnut Street, most recently known as the Dollar Saver building, is the cornerstone of the historic district. I have written about this building before, but it is worth revisiting.
The Rogers Wholesale Grocery building at 101 E. Walnut Street, most recently known as the Dollar Saver building, is the cornerstone of the historic district. I have written about this building before, but it is worth revisiting.
At the Feb. 17, 2011, meeting of the Rogers History Club, I introduced Jack Garner as speaker. Jack had a long and distinguished career in Rogers, beginning in the grocery business with many years in the building trade as a developer and successful business leader in the lumber and hardware business. At the time, he owned Garner Building Supply in Rogers. Here are excerpts from his fascinating story of early Rogers:
At the Feb. 17, 2011, meeting of the Rogers History Club, I introduced Jack Garner as speaker. Jack had a long and distinguished career in Rogers, beginning in the grocery business with many years in the building trade as a developer and successful business leader in the lumber and hardware business. At the time, he owned Garner Building Supply in Rogers. Here are excerpts from his fascinating story of early Rogers: