Allen Meats Market - Sampo CO-OP Store - Tripplet's Elmo Grocery
Exhibit by Bob Leathers
1910's
Arthur Allen, disposed of his meat market holdings on front Street, in Elmo to purchase the Ruskenen's Elmo Garage. Mr Allen operated the garage until about 1934 when he sold out to build the motel and store complex, known as the "Silver Cabins" at a site located o Highway 30 when it was routed through Elmo and Hanna. (Andrew Ruskanen, Elmo Garage Company, Hanna Herald, March 30, 1983)