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Marion Builds and Grows in 1964 After Fire Loss
In 1964 Marion pursued growth after the 1963 blaze that destroyed 10 buildings totaling 2 2 12 725. New or moved businesses include Cox Hardware Furniture on Public Square Sept 13 in a 20 000 sq ft building Kimmel Auto Supply at 300 N Court St June Luke's Tire and Recap at 1901 N Court St in a 70 by 144 ft building Bowman Tire Mart on New Rt 13 in July General Telephone’s Southern Division moved to Parish Park Heights in a 200 000 plus building July 18. The Southern Illinois Golf and Country Club opened June 29 with a 140 ft clubhouse. City waterworks expansion and a new high school project dominated the year with bonds issued and bids approved.
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Marion
Cox Hardware and Furniture Stores
Public Square
Kimmel Auto Supply Co
N. Court St
Luke’s Tire and Recap Service
Bowman Tire Mart
Rt. 13
General Telephone Company
Southern Division
Parish Park Heights
Marshall Skelcher
Southern Ilinois
Water Department
Board of Education
Adolph Flack