ANDREW KLAY FOUNDRY
1887 -1925 Owner — Andrew Klay
The Andrew Klay Foundry was located on the corner of Grove and Jackson streets during the years 1887 to 1925.
The owner of the foundry was Andrew Klay, a natural-born genius with an aptitude for mechanics. The business was started as a small repair shop, but increased in size when fKlay purchased some larger equipment from another repair shop operated by Courtad and Green.
Did you ever wonder how Elbert Dubenion was recruited to play football at Bluffton College? Would you believe Leland Garmatter, whose funeral was Aug. 24, was the reason?
For newcomers to the Icon, Dubenion was Bluffton College's greatest football player. After college he played for the Buffalo Bills.
This photo is a bit tricky. Something doesn't look quite right. That's because it is a reflection taken of Luke's Bar and Grill using the doorway of Reichenbach and Steiner, Webb Insurance and Diller law office. Everything appears backwards. The Masterpiece Sign Co., was installing a new Luke's sign when this was taken last week.
