Every Tuesday, the Corry Journal will feature a photograph from Corry’s past, courtesy of the Corry Area Historical Society. The photograph will be accompanied by questions and hints about the origin, use, and maker of the item, as well as identifying the people, buildings, and places depicted in the photograph. The following week, the item, person, or place will be identified.
Photo of the Week: What did we use this for back in the day?
To submit answers to these questions or share information, visit the Corry Area Historical Society Facebook page and look for this photo. For the answers and the next History Mystery photo, see the Jury 23 edition of The Journal.
If you would like more information on this subject, stop by the Historical Society at 945 Mead Ave. every Thursday from 10am to 1pm and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10am to 1pm, or call 814-664-4749 to make an appointment.
Answer to last week’s riddle: This 1920s plant stand could be mistaken for rattan, but it’s not. It’s made from fiber, which is stronger than rattan. It was one of many products made by Corry Fibre Furniture, a company founded in 1916 with $30,000 and located on West Bond Street. The company advertised repairs to all kinds of home furniture and promised to lock the doors once the repairs were completed. In 1929, HO Kitner filed for bankruptcy with assets of $18,200 and liabilities of $16,345.98, and the era of Corry Fibre Furniture came to an end.
