421 W. FRANKLIN ST.

This brick structure was built circa 1928 on the site of an earlier wood structure. The first known occupant is unknown. From circa 1939 to circa 1949 it was Patterson's Tire Company, operated by Ernest B. Patterson. Patterson died in December 1947, and his relatives operated the business for about a year. Lewis Auto Supply took over the business until circa 1950.

In late June 1951 William B. Poe's physician/chiropractic office opened in part of the building, with Goldman's House of Music occupying the other section. Circa 1953, Village Radio & Television Service took over the Goldman's space; in April 1963 Tilghman's Repair Service/appliance repairs took over the Village Radio & Television space; By 1972 the clothing store Walk-In Closet took over the Tilghman's space; By 1972 the News & Observer took over the Tilghman's space; by 1973 an arcade Silver Odyssey took over the N&O space. It's hard to keep track of the businesses that occupied the sections of this building, as there appears to have been up to three businesses at a time. Dr. Poe was till in his space this entire time, BTW, until he died in 1979.

In 1988 it became The Studio Supply, which was in business until circa 2019. The Lantern Restaurant soon took over the vacant space and still occupies the structure.