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Sam’s in Byron

“Putney’s was hot spot for root beer” – (2007)

November 11, 2015Jan

Source: Rockford Register Star June 26, 2007

With thanks to Jeff Aulik for pointing out the Roy Hall

Addresses, Architect, Food, General 1930's - 1960's, 1936 root beer stand, 1958 Putney's in business, 2007 article, Bing's, Chuck Sweeney, Cloverleaf, Dick Baer, Dick Marsh, Dog'n'Suds, east side of N. 2nd St., first 2 leaves 1956, High Bridge Lumber and Coal Co., itersection with Spring Creek, Jerry Goral, Karl S. Zahm, Putney's root beer, Rodney I. Putnam, Roy Hall, Roy Hall's 'Barloga' house, Sam's in Byron, Smith Oil Full Service, west side of N. 2nd St.

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