Then and Now The Crawford Block

The Crawford Block has been at this location since 1912. Built by Herbert Howard Crawford as a home for his Tent and Awning Co.
After he closed his business the building became home to Freads Chocolate and then the Farmers Supply Co.
In 1935 Strathcon Furniture moved in and remained here until 1966. The Furniture sign can still be seen on the side of the building.
Today it is home to Holy Rollers which is a cocktail bar. As well Gravity Pope which is a shoe store is also in the building

[Harbie]

Very cool shot! Great to see the comparison!

[Bankmann]

Sometimes I just like the ‘old version’ of a building better… :-)

[Peter Grave]

Nice comparison shot

[Diana]

A great comparison.

[Ivan]

Love the original photo, with car. Great history. fav

[Jane Anderson]

A very interesting history!

[Chris H]

It's still very recognisable.

[gloria jones]

Great comparison shots and history

[Henri Russell]

It seems not much has changed in this great old building, except the name. I like the black and white and color diptych.

[Beth]

I'm enjoying the collages showing the earlier view along with how things are now.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Really nice comparison shot.

[Mave]

Interesting narrative

[sarah]

So fun to see - think I prefer the old version

[Yao RL]

cool series.

[Margaret Brown]

Nice comparison. It hasn’t changed much!!

[4rky]

Really enjoying this series of images and the accompanying historical narratives

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Pyrrhula]

I`ve learned: in shopping streets alway`s look upstairs to the first floor and above. There are often the old style to be seen. Love the B+W the best.

[KWind]

Great before and after!!

[Richard Hickey]

Cool collage.

[Joanna kate]

Neat contrasts

[haskar]

Nice comparison shot

[bkb in the city]

@harbie Harbie glad you like them

[bkb in the city]

@bankmann Me too

[bkb in the city]

@peterlgrave Thanks Peter

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana

[bkb in the city]

@ivan Thanks Ivan for the comments and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@janeandcharlie Jane glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@chrisiow Yes it certainly is

[bkb in the city]

@seattlite Thanks Gloria

[bkb in the city]

@henrir Henri glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@vernabeth Beth glad you are enjoying them

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

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@mave Thanks Mave

[bkb in the city]

@samae Glad you enjoyed this one and

[bkb in the city]

@yaorenliu Thanks Yao

[bkb in the city]

@craftymeg Not much

[bkb in the city]

@4rky Glad you are enjoying them

[bkb in the city]

@elisasaeter Thanks Elisabeth

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thanks Ferry

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim

[bkb in the city]

@agedrunner Thanks Richard

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@joannakate Thanks Joanna

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@haskar Thanks Haskar

[Jane Morley]

Good to see its still in use.

[bkb in the city]

@chimfa Yes Jane for sure