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In 1973, Michael and Carole Lowe purchased 931 Main, and by the following year, ownership <br />was placed in the name of Michael Lowe only. The 1974 Polk Directory listed "Lowe Alpine <br />Systems," distributor of mountain climbing equipment, as being located at 931 Main. This is <br />believed to have been the first instance of the building being used for commercial purposes and <br />not as a residence. <br />In 1975, 931 Main was sold to Harold and Darlene Smith. It is believed that it was in 1975 that <br />the structure became the location of "Hunt Smith Sporting Goods," with "Hunt Smith" <br />sometimes stated as "Huntsmith." <br />This photo of the building dates from circa 1978, with the following photo believed to date <br />from that time or the early 1980s; both include the "Huntsmith Sporting Goods" sign: <br />