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The Strauss Building, 137 Broad Street

Built around 1926 by Joseph Strauss of Bristol VA, this was home to the Cut Rate Dry Goods store in 1927, Watson’s All Bargain Store in 1929, The Miracle Store in 1929, The Vogue Ladies Apparel in 1931, Strauss’s Women’s Clothing (“Quality and Style at Low Prices”) in 1932, Montgomery Ward in 1935, B. F. Goodrich in 1943 (“A and B Radio Batteries!”), The Debbie Shop in 1947, Moskin’s Credit Clothing in 1952, Home Credit in 1972. There were others. It’s Anchor Antiques now.
If you happen to know of other businesses here, let me know.