The MLS gives this building a SOLD designation.  It says Kelso and I'm throwing in the Purina name because isn't that the Purina ghost sign.

Kelso building Searcy AR

This is, soon to be was, located at 515 S Main.  Now Beebe Capps is so near it that the walls shiver as traffic whizzes by.  One of the busiest McDonald's in the country is across the street.  The street to the North of it has been given permission to close so that additional land is available for construction.

This building was constructed reportedly in 1943 and has been on the market for sale for so long the tower part is already gone.  It was taken down a few months back but these great photos were not removed from the MLS photos.

 

Kelso Purina Searcy Ar

These photos will now become part of Searcy's history and this corner will not seem the same.  Go ahead and right click and save them because I don't think the listing agent would mind.

This final picture was supplied by Anita several months ago in a blog titled ghost signs.  It's a good one to keep also.Kelso building Searcy AR

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13 Comments on Sold. Kelso Purina building in Searcy Arkansas. Soon to be no more so admire it now.

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05
2010
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Thanks for the post.

The ghost is there.

Good luck in your area.

9:50pm • #1
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Barbara,

You end up with lots of cool photos of old buildings in your town.

11:47pm • #3
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2010
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Barbara: It's sad when a building that is part of the fabric of the town is going to be torn down...kind of like losing and old friend. Hopefully, tho, something good will take it's place.

7:58am • #4
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Jeff and Heather, thanks for commenting.

Charles, I'd almost forgotten our beautiful Raven.  She's even more lovely in her new life but I do wish she'd wear her necklace.

Steven, the cool buildings are getting fewer.

Kim, this is another one that has seen its day.  With the freeway within feet, it is actually not safe anymore.  But it was a landmark.

8:20am • #5

The owner of Kelso Purina Feed Store was Doyle Kelso.  His wife's name was Jimeva...and most people got it wrong and called her Geneva.  They had only one child, a darling girl:  Kellie Ann Kelso, who was elected Governor of Girl's State probably around l962.  Sadly Kellie died several years ago. 

I am sad to know another landmark of "old" Searcy is biting the dust, but it doesn't surprise me.

Anita Fuller
10:14am • #6
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Barbara - I continue to think it is wonderful that you photograph and document these old buildings before they have an opportunity to disappear into the sands of time.  It's sad they couldn't rehabilitate the old building into another use.

5:26pm • #7
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Godmother,

Just yesterday I rescued the boss from voracious bees in an attic. For reals.

Godson

6:52pm • #8
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Anita, thanks for bringing us up to date on the family.  I never knew any of the Kelso's.

Myrl, wish I could do as good with the photos as you do.  These, however, were from MLS and Anita, not me.

Nutsy, in that suit, you'd have scared the bees away from the boss.  Take it off!!

8:51pm • #9
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10
2010
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Godmother,

I know that you have always thought that I am very peachy, ha ha ha, in this outfit.

Nutsy

8:43pm • #10
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Nutsy, in that outfit you look like a sour lemon, and that make me sour.  Take it off!!!

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Barbara, are you saying you WANT Nutcase to show off the bikini again?

9:52pm • #12
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2010
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Charles, don't be rude to my little godson.  He's just testing me and I always win when I threaten "the will."

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