In the 1930s-50s, H. G. “Smutt” Blake owned and operated a dry goods store in downtown Chandler. It was located in a red brick building that faced the railroad tracks. The street is now named West Main Street. More...
The St. Louis and Southwestern railroad came through in 1880. I've seen pictures of railroad construction and I'm sure the song “I’ve been working on the railroad” could be heard often. More...