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Ostrander Building Construction Completion 1933
photo credit: McKean County Democrat

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CORNER DRUG STORE OPENS

Dr. W.A. Ostrander’s New Business Place Rises Phoenix-Like From Fire Ruins Of Smethport’s Oldest Drug Store

McKean County Democrat November 23, 1933

NEW CORNER DRUG STORE

100 feet by 44 feet in dimensions.
Two stories high with full-excavated basement.
Native stone, brick, and steel construction.
Steam heated throughout.
Modern electrical and plumbing systems.
Pure filtered water supply from well nearly 300 feet deep.
Modernly equipped drug store with handsome soda fountain.

A HANDSOME STRUCTURE

Up-to-date kitchen equipment- Attractive grillroom.
Large extra storeroom on first floor.
Private suite of offices for Dr. Ostrander.
Provision made for four bowling alleys in basement.
Eight model offices on second floor.
Large, modernly equipped apartment.
Modern rest rooms.