Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Our Past Is Present April 4, 2018


April 4, 2018
            You are reading “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
            The information included in today’s program was published in an “Industrial Issue” of the JC Republic newspaper in 1915.
            The Herman Wetzig Garage was established in 1895, when E.L. Wetzig opened a bicycle repair shop, which he operated until 1902.  At that time Herman Wetzig became associated with E.L. and they continued the bicycle repair shop until they entered the auto repair field.  Herman later took full control of the business where he sold Ford cars, had a complete line of accessories for those cars, oils, greases, casings, Firestone tires and other items. 
            The garage was located at 912 North Washington Street.  It was a stone structure of 25 x 100 feet with a cement floor and was practically fire proof.  Not only did the Wetzig Garage provide repair and service, but they were a “livery” business and provided chauffeur services. 
            Well, that is our story today.  We hope you will take some time to visit our Museum at the corner of Sixth and Adams Streets in Junction City.  We have some interesting artifacts and easy to read information about businesses, those who served in our military, a print shop, “grandma’s kitchen”, a replica parlor, tack room, a one room school and a fabulous research center. The hours are 1 until 4 Tuesdays through Saturdays (Sundays beginning in April through October) and…..admission is free. 


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