Opened: 1974 by Ray Shaw
Closed: 2006 after dying of Ray Shaw at age 73
Demolished: April 2011
Recognized for: catering and BBQ
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SWARTZ RESTAURANT
Swartz Restaurant
Location: 204 N. twenty second Avenue
Established: 1946 by Bruce A. ‘Al’ and Anne Swartz
First title: B&A Cafe
Bought to: Keith & Cathy Ashby in 1977
Demolished: 1995
Know for: Pies at one time 24 varieties and a pair of,500 pie made in per week
WABASH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Wabash Memorial Hospital
Location: 360 E. Grand Avenue
Identify: initially named Wabash Employes Hospital
Opened: 1903 and staffed by hospital sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis had 45 beds
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