Merle's Opens Patio

Merle's Place, located at 440 N. Seneca, recently expanded and added an outdoor patio on the north side of the building.  The expansion doubles their space and they have added more tables as well as another pool table and some other games.

Of course, they still have their tasty menu of sandwiches and snacks.  Stop by and check it out.

Ghosts in Delano!

We have been approached by a Paranormal Investigator.  His team would like to come to Delano and investigate any buildings or homes that might have some "unusual" activity.  An area can be investigated too, and we were told that they have monitored some activity along the river.

There is no cost for their services.  They would like to put together a walking or possibly a trolley tour for a couple weekends in October.  We already have more than 10 people signed up.  We will be meeting with the team on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be at The Secret Gallery - 300 N. Meridian and anyone interested is invited.

If you are interested in having your building investigated, please contact Nancy Lawrence at Central Plains Novelty at 267-1260 or 640-2453.  You may also e-mail her at nancy@historicdelano.com.  Please respond by September 1st so that they will have time to do their investigations before October.

Pizza Hut Returns

The Delano Pizza Hut (located at 1016 W. Douglas) closed several years ago after a fire, and never reopened.  The building was eventually torn down along with a small office building next to it.  Now a brand-new (in 2000) Subway restaurant sits there.

Now, after an 8 year absence, there are plans for Pizza Hut to return to Delano.  No official word on when the new store will open, but it will be located in the old Wichita Billiard Supply building at 700 W. Douglas (corner of Oak and Douglas).  There will be limited seating available, and the store will offer carryout and delivery.

Watkins Steel Demolished

On Wednesday, July 9th, workers began demolishing the Watkins Steel building at the intersection of 2nd Street and McLean Boulevard.

The building is being torn down to make way for a new City Library

which is expected to be completed in 2011.

Here are a few pictures of the demolition in progress: