Moderator introduces self

Mission of the Registry
seeks to increase public awareness of and interest in these historic sites and structures in Blair.
Specifically the registry is design to help identify, research, document and recognize historic sites.

Tonight’s Program
features the Odd Fellow’s building at the corner of 17th & Washington Streets. While the present building dates back to 1892, the focus of the program will center around the years between 1945 and 1956 when John W. Young, Sr. and his wife, Florence operated a popular café in the lower part of the building. Historic Overview printed on handout.

Video “This is our Town”

Program Format
Discussion panel of people to share some specific memories of our subject. Then follow with open questions and comments from our audience.

Introduction the Panel Guests
John Young
Shirley Gutschow
present owners Teri (Young) and Scott Lashier

7:10 p.m. Questions for the Panel

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4). future plans of the building

Invite Audience comments and questions

7:50 p.m. Close the Program

• Invitation to visit informally after the program
• Share your comments and history — on line discussion forum (look for “Blair: Reminisce!” link on homepage www.BlairHistory.com)
• Next Blair: Reminisce! — Sanborn Insurance Maps on Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. at Dana College
• Questions about the Historical Properties Registry to Nathan Krämer
• Thank you to Guests, thank you to audience & good night.