Manahan Implement

Al Manahan came to Center Point in 1855. He began work as a blacksmith until 1886, when he entered into the implement business. He owned a large two-story building that measured 36x30. I.O.O.F and A.F.&A.M. lodges occupied the second floor of the building.

Manahan Implement circa 1885, located on NE corner of Main and State streets. Mr. Manahan shown at extreme right.

The business’s inventory included a large stock of farm machinery. Specialties included John Deere plows, Milwaukee binders and mowers, all the best buggies and wagons, and corn planters. He had everything the farmer needed and kept all kinds of repair parts on hand.

Mr. Manahan lived in town and owned 6 ½ acres of ground in the city. He also held many municipal offices.