| The above photo is of Arthur and
Mrytle Wakeman standing in front of their engine and auto parts store on
Monroe St. In April of 1918, Mr. Wakeman purchased the property
fronting Monroe St. on the east side of Diamond Alley from Dalton Carpp.
A home owned by the Tripp Family stood on that corner and was one of the
oldest landmarks in town. The house was torn down in May of that
year and in June a foundation for a new building was laid on the property.
Next door, Alfred Clark was also constructing his new jewelry store.
Mr. Clark had moved in by September of 1918 and the Wakemans by the first
of November. The Wakeman building would eventually house the
American Legion, McCabe's, and today, the Calabash Party Store.
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