W.N. Lunn (1883-1959) bought this lot in 1916 for $1,000—and there was likely a house on the lot because $1,000 was a lot of money to pay in that day for an empty lot on Main Street in Olney. At that time, this home/lot was the furthest house west on Main Street.
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Tobi and Louisa perform an impromptu concert at Stewart’s Food Store. Learn more about Tobi and Louisa by visiting www.ChainsAndChords.com. Photos by Will Sadler
In 1919, a sheriff ’s sale of the lot transpired, and in 1920, Dr. G.B. Hamilton assumed ownership. He sold it to Adney Stowe in 1924, and Stowe built the house that year. In 1930, Stowe and his wife Mattie took a mechanic’s lien to remodel the home. Mr. Stowe ran a fresh meat market on Main Street, securing his products from local farmers for beef and poultry. Although many of the grocers in Olney had a meat counter, this was really before refrigeration, and Mr. Stowe kept his meat on ice. Mr. Stowe was the grandson of Rev. G.W. Rushing, the first resident pastor of Olney Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1896.
In 2003, only 14 women were serving in the United States Senate. For two years, photographer Melina Mara documented the unprecedented roles of those 14 women, both in and out of public view. Her photographs will be on display at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas early next year.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992