Photos and article by John Estridge
Tom Sales and Service’s Building came down Tuesday, October 13.
When Bill Schirmer got permission to build his new building, the town council members asked him to tear down the original building.
According to Schirmer, the added space will help out with parking problems in the area. After building his new building, Schirmer used the building for storage
Tom’s Sales and Service building was constructed in 1951 and opened for business in 1952. Sand from the nearby Whitewater River’s west fork and east fork was utilized in making the mortar for the building.
Steve Voegele of Voegele Services LLC did the excavating. Voegele is a former South Gate resident and now resides in the Batesville area.
