Buser Auto Company- 1910

   
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Picture 1910  from Al Buser, first auto sales in Seneca, Kansas,

This  is the Buser Auto Company which was the first company that sold auto in Seneca. This is a 1910 picture of the this building which was located in the 300 block on the north side of the street and  is presently occupied by Haug Brothers Auto Parts.  Haug brothers purchased this building from Ray Downing. Ray Downing had purchased the business from Cooksey Auto Parts.   Ray Downing had been managing of Cooksey Auto Parts Store at Fourth and Main in 1969 when it collapse. Ray moved his merchandise into this building when his store collapsed October 30, 1968.  The store was owned by George W. Williams prior to 1922 when it was sold after he died.   Picture from Al Buser

First auto owned by Peter Buser.

Maxwell Add from 1918 add from Courier Tribune

 The arch on top of the building which appears to extend over the front has removed  as some of the bricks were loose needed repairs or removal. Information from Mike Haug

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