Jones Upholstery Store
The North Columbus Kroger location at 2579 North High Street became Jone’s Upholstery business. Charles M. Jones moved here in 1943 while his son W. Frank Jones was overseas serving in WWII. When Frank came home in 1946, he worked as a partner with his father until his father’s death. (Charles and Frank are the son and grandson of C. F. Jones.) This photograph was taken in 1945.
Frank continued the business until 1977 when Neocacia Masonic Lodge (which occupied the 2nd story of the building) sold the building. This photo was taken in 1951.
In 1947, here are: Jenny Mocabee, Charles M. Jones, Frank Jones, Ray Bennett, Dick Schaeffer, Bob Hill.
66 East Duncan Street, a house owned by Frank Jones, owner of Jones Upholstery. This house has since been torn down. (Photos courtesy of Frank Jones.)
Any particular reason known why it was torn down???
I believe it was torn down to make way for an apartment building for student housing.
I am the oldest of the five sons of Frank and Lois Jones. This is the house we grew up in. Yes it was torn down to build apartments. I don’t know about the student housing part.
Bob Hill is my Dad…Charles Jones is my Grandfather…Frank Jones is my Uncle…Frank is my Mom’s Brother (Mary Jones Hill)…I truly miss them all! I visit the old Shop on most of my trips back Home. It is now a Record Store. 2022