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Marker No. 6

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O.D. Bjorkquist Building

218 - 220 North Franklin Street

Known as the B. Dose Building, it was built in 1912. From 1940 into the 1950s, the occupant of the building was The Gamble Store, selling a wide range of merchandise like refrigerators, TVs and toys.

222 North Franklin Street

The building was built in 1862 by O.D. Bjorkquist. In 1873 Bjorkquist was listed as a dealer in dry goods, hats, boots, groceries and all kinds of produce. Later this was the site of the A & P store, selling grocery items,

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