Buttcan Furniture

Bush Building

In 1907, George and Lena Ballard sold a half interest in this lot to R. W. Adams. Ownership changed hands through several parties until 1916, when Clarence Bush purchased the property and initiated his Commercial Block Development project. Bush constructed a large concrete and brick building covering three lots, with a large dance hall upstairs, as part of an effort to create substantial structures along the south side of the square.

The storefront functioned as an independent business throughout most of its history. Early tenants included a bakery, and L. M. Huggins later purchased this section. Buttcane Furniture acquired a two-thirds interest in 1936 and operated there for many years before leasing to Harley Wright's Thrift Store, which sold used furniture and repaired appliances.

In 1975, Karl and Joyce Barfuss purchased it and ran the Thrift Center, expanding into the remaining Bush building space in 1978. After the Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store opened, delivery and payment routing errors prompted a name change to Park View Furniture. The space retains hexagon floor tile in the entrance and a vintage tin ceiling — truly a historic treasure.