Circa 1900
The W. F. Kirkpatrick Building
721 Felix
Circa 1892
W. F. KIRKPATRICK & COMPANY
721 Felix
Circa 1910
JOE OPTICAN JEWELRY
721 Felix
Circa 1925
STRONGE-WARNER LADIES HAT SHOP
721 Felix
Circa 1930
SANSONE'S LUGGAGE SHOP
721 Felix
Circa 1935
JOE OPTICAN JEWELRY
721 Felix
Circa 1940
JOE OPTICAN JEWELRY
721 Felix
Circa 1942
KAY'S MELODY RECORD SHOP
721 Felix
Circa 1946
KAY'S ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
721 Felix
Circa 1948
KAY'S APPLIANCES
721 Felix
Circa 1951
TOWN & COUNTRY SHOE STORE
721 Felix
Circa 1955
HARTIGAN & HARTIGAN OPTOMETRISTS
721 Felix
Circa 1958
NECCHI-ELNA SEWING MACHINES
721 Felix
Circa 1960
NECCHI-ELNA SEWING MACHINES
721 Felix
Demolished during Urban Renewal
In 1890 Mr. Kirkpatrick came to St. Joseph and for the following two years was in the employ of L. D. Vuille, jeweler. Mr. Kirkpatrick then decided to open business on his own account and in 1892 laid the foundations of his jewelry business, rising from small beginnings to its present proportions
It is now recognized as one of the leading jewelry houses in the state selling fine silver.
In 1897 W. F. Kirkpatrick was united in marriage to Miss Lenora K. Ahern, of Hiawatha, Kansas.
Apart from his connection with the jewelry business Mr. Kirkpatrick had been for several years identified with other commercial activities. He was a director in the Leader Department Store and was the owner of the Physicians and Surgeons building, also the store building immediately south, and he had a ninety-nine year lease on a quarter of the block situated on the southwest corner of Seventh and Francis streets, besides other valuable city properties.
Many buildings in the area, along with this one, were razed during the 1970s Urban Renewal project. A city park called Coleman Hawkins was created
Photo #1 - 1940 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #2 - 1960 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #7 - 1909 Kirkpatrick News Press advertisement
Photo #8 - Kirkpatrick's sign & building is visible on the right side
Photo #9 - Looking west from 8th & Felix
Photo #10 - Kirkpatrick bldg is on the right side of the BF Herr building
Photo #11 - 1910 St Joseph News Press advertisement
Photo #12 - l-r are Harry Rosenthal Benny Leonard and Joe Optican circa 1935
