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Eppel Building

• This building at 100 Bridge Ave. E. was originally located near the present site of St. Peter's church. It was the home of Charles Eppel and his family.

• The first mass in the town was read by a missionary priest in this house.

• In 1871, Charles moved his building to its present location and opened a mercantile store and saloon. Additions were made to accommodate a harness shop.

100 Bridge Avenue East                        Moved to current location in 1871

• Charles' son, Leo opened his first restaurant in the back room of the saloon.

• In the early 20th century the Eppel building became Curley's Clothing Store. It was sold to Carroll Lundeen and became Lundeen's.

In 1998 the building was used during the filming of “A Simple Plan” staring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda.

Several businesses have occupied the building, including a China and Crystal business, Linnea's Ice Cream Parlor, Curves for Women, Cyber Geeks, Wilbur’s Coffee and currently Nature’s Nook.

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