No matter what you needed in the early 1900's you could likely find it here. The building's upper floor housed the dentist, F.S. Waite and C.F. Callaway's Millinery. Other occupants of the second floor include the Village Clerk and B.M. Meyer an insurance agent.
Around 1928 there was a " large modern Grocery store " located in the back section of the farmer's store.
Prior to closing on January 27, 1973 it had become the IGA Food Market. The market was sold to Leo and John Hansen, whom opened the new store at another location. Soon the building housed a Casey's Hardware store, then a NAPA Auto Parts, and Antique Mall, and several restaurants.
Stephanie Bentzen purchased the building at 102 Loeonard St. N in West Salem Wisconsin. She had a vision to turn the building into a premier event venue with a unique and beautiful vintage touch.
Although the high tin ceiling and beautiful oak stairway drew us in, that is where the charm ended.
It seemed like months before we could tear into the walls to find the original Brick! Our Gold!
Over 3,000 square feet of concrete was chiseled off the walls to bring back that old world nostalgia.
With the peg board and skim coat concrete gone, the dust began to settle.
We next wanted to remove the old balcony at the back. It was taking up valuable air space.
To have an indoor and outdoor bar area, we took the existing bar from the opposite side of the room
The final major change in the great room would be to reveal those beautiful old hardwood floors.
After a year of hard work and a full transformation back to the old world charm, B's place hosts it's first wedding!