501 North Main
Roy Cawyer Texaco ad, 1967
Roy Cawyer Texaco opened here in 1960, and this was the only ad he placed in the paper.
521 North Main
Burtrum Motors announces their new building at 521 N Main, 1948
In 1948, Burtrum Motors built a beautiful new Art Deco building here and moved his business here from 107-109 East Central. The interior featured a mural by renowned Miami artist Bronson Edwards.
Burtrum Motors ad, 1956
However, just ten years later, he sold out to Kissee Ford and moved across the street.
Kissee Motor Co. announces that they are moving to Burtrum’s 521 N Main location, 1958. Click to enlarge.
Kissee Ford ad, 1965
KIssee Ford remained here until at least 1969.
