WIL-BOL LANES BUILDING HISTORY
June 7, 1917
Copied from Saline County Democrat newspaper
The Mares garage was opened for business, last Saturday, and a continual procession of guests were going in and out all day. Carnations were given to all visitors who were entertained by selections played by Anyz’s orchestra. The building is sure a handsome structure, a decided credit to the town and its owners, as well as the architect and builders. It is 110 feet wide by 132 feet long. The two sides which face to the north and east are made of feather brick and the other walls of plain brick. The front is to the east and is equipped with large plate glass windows. In the center of the front part is a large commodious show room with tiling floor and steel ceiling, at the rear of which is a toilet and lavatory for patrons. The show room was occupied on the opening day by Chandler and Oldsmobile cars and special representatives were here to demonstrate them. On each side of this show room is an entrance for cars. In the southeast corner of the building is the room for supplies and accessories. The rest of the building is intended for the accommodation of cars, and is provided with a cement floor. The building is to be heated with steam. The heating plant will be located in a basement at the rear of the building. At each corner of the front, just across the sidewalk, are two large brick pillars on which are located electric lights, and a handsome electric sign adorns the front of the building, and on the front are four large electric globes, making a very pleasing effect. B. Kvenild, of Omaha, was the architect, Mr. Hendrickson, of Omaha, the contractor, who sublet the woodwork to Freeouf Bros. The painting was done by Chas. Newburn. The opening day was brought to a close with a dance attended by a large concourse of people who vied with each other in showing their appreciation of the enterprise and hospitality.
-Compliments of Vern Anthony
Copied from Saline County Democrat newspaper
The Mares garage was opened for business, last Saturday, and a continual procession of guests were going in and out all day. Carnations were given to all visitors who were entertained by selections played by Anyz’s orchestra. The building is sure a handsome structure, a decided credit to the town and its owners, as well as the architect and builders. It is 110 feet wide by 132 feet long. The two sides which face to the north and east are made of feather brick and the other walls of plain brick. The front is to the east and is equipped with large plate glass windows. In the center of the front part is a large commodious show room with tiling floor and steel ceiling, at the rear of which is a toilet and lavatory for patrons. The show room was occupied on the opening day by Chandler and Oldsmobile cars and special representatives were here to demonstrate them. On each side of this show room is an entrance for cars. In the southeast corner of the building is the room for supplies and accessories. The rest of the building is intended for the accommodation of cars, and is provided with a cement floor. The building is to be heated with steam. The heating plant will be located in a basement at the rear of the building. At each corner of the front, just across the sidewalk, are two large brick pillars on which are located electric lights, and a handsome electric sign adorns the front of the building, and on the front are four large electric globes, making a very pleasing effect. B. Kvenild, of Omaha, was the architect, Mr. Hendrickson, of Omaha, the contractor, who sublet the woodwork to Freeouf Bros. The painting was done by Chas. Newburn. The opening day was brought to a close with a dance attended by a large concourse of people who vied with each other in showing their appreciation of the enterprise and hospitality.
-Compliments of Vern Anthony