Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 10, 2017
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1904 in Ada:
May 1904: Paving of Main Street began. Residents recalled “Swag Run” that crossed Main Street at the square (Buckeye Avenue) and “Lake Holder” owned by H.M. Holder back in the 40’s where the First National Bank stands. He finally filled the pool with ashes and saw dust.
December 1904: The foundation for the Rail Road tower to pneumatically operate protective gates at Main and Johnson was started. The tower was torn down in 1960.
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