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West Main Street Development

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In 1856 Levi Allebach moved his jewelry business from Water Street, later River Ave., into this "backwoods" building, much against the advice of local residents. At that time Emlenton's commercial section was located along the river. Within a few years, disastrous fires drove Water Street businesses up to join Allebach along the newly emerging Main Street.
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