"Aye Carumba! Pass me some of that water, beer, ANYTHING...PLEASE!"
(Statement overheard at Ida's reknown Carls Hideaway after
eating some of their *hot* Mexican food)
Capaul's Funeral Home at the corner
on Lewis Avenue and Ida West roads
The Knapp building... past and present home of Dr. Lark / Dentist,
Ida Pharmacy, and more!
Zorns Service.... sponsor of more Ida High yearbooks than any other
local business!
Also recipient of "Local Building That's Changed The Least In
50 Years" award. That's right -- this picture was taken in 1999
not 1949!
NEWS FLASH!
The above photo is NO LONGER accurate. This building
is now a deep shade of glossy Ida blue! The new paint job was
performed at some point in the year 2000, AFTER the posting of this
photo. Coincidence? I wonder..... (grin) In any case, it looks
good guys!
Picture of "Welcome to Ida" sign on the north side of town,
on Lewis Avenue
Picture of Ginos Pizza restaurant at the
southeast corner of Lewis Avenue and Ida East/West roads.
(One of Ida's newer eating establishments)
Picture of Ida Farmers Cooperative agricultural mill
(Whoever hasn't parked near these and raised a cold one, raise
your hand!)
Picture of Ida Volunteer Fire Department and Township Hall
(Home of Ida's reknown annual Chicken Roast)
Speaking of the Annual Chicken Roast.... here's a picture now!
Picture of the Bakery and Deli that now resides in the building that
once housed the Gotha family's IGA food store. This is located
on the Northeast corner of Ida Street and Lewis Avenue.
(This building was once almost completely destroyed by fire in the '80s)
Picture of additional shops located in the old Gotha IGA building.
The landmark Ida agricultural mill can be seen in the background.
( Color photos compliments of Ryan Connor and Todd Benner - Class '81 )
