The Bazaar

1905 ad for The Bazaar

The Bazaar was a general merchandise store at 114-116 East Wright Street. Its proprietor was W. G. Porter.

Southward the Light of Progress Shines: Illustrated & Descriptive (1905) describes The Bazaar:

THE BAZAAR is located near the Union Depot, and is conducted by the proprietor, Mr. W. G. Porter, who became established four years ago, coming here from Alabama, of which State he is a native. He employs three assistants, and carries a large and varied stock of ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, stationery, notions, etc. The store occupied is a neatly fitted one, well located for the business, and is getting plenty of it. Owing to its proximity to the depot, much of its trade is drawn from the traveling public. With these the proprietor, who is a thorough business man, is well acquainted and popular.