Longtime downtown business Camera Corral ready to move
Courtesy photo Dan Dolezal and Celeste K-Muerlott pose in front of Camera Corral’s new location in Suite 109 of Harbor Plaza on Northwest Boulevard in Coeur d’Alene.
Courtesy photo Eric Campbell is a co-owner of Red Label Shoes, 4065 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls, in the old Factory Outlet Mall.
Courtesy photo Jacob Garcia is a co-owner of Red Label Shoes, 4065 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls, in the old Factory Outlet Mall.
After 63 years downtown, Camera Corral Digital Photo Lab is moving to Suite 109 of Harbor Plaza on Northwest Boulevard. The official address is the former location of Cafe Soul at 610 W. Hubbard St.
Camera Corral offers retail sales of Canon and Nikon equipment, digital cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, tripods, camera bags, studio lighting, digital media, film and used camera equipment.
Among the services offered are scanning of film, slides and photos; processing and printing of film; large-scale printing, mounting of photos and canvas printing; digital retouching of damaged photos; video transfer and camera repair services; one-on-one camera and photoshop classes; and passport and international visa photos.
Established in 1955 on Fourth Street by David “Duke” Riglin and Tyke VanDellen, Camera Corral moved to 515 E. Sherman in 1982. Dan Dolezel moved to Coeur d’Alene from Libby, Mont., where he had The Lighthouse Camera Store, and bought Camera Corral in 1988. Manager Celeste K-Meurlott joined the staff of 13 in 2005, and sales associates-photographer are Jessica Schraner and Mark Addy.
“The Camera Corral provides a much needed service in the new digital age but holds on to the roots of the film world as well,” K-Meurlott said.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Phone 208-664-2420. Check www.cameracorral.com.
515 Sherman building was built about 1900
The historical building at 515 Sherman Ave. was built about 1900 and was Commercial Printing with Mac MacClain. Among other businesses over the years, it was a women’s apparel store called The Gay Shop and a Goodwill store. It’s always had three apartments upstairs.
The WidmyerCorp. has purchased the building with a major remodel planned. Possibilities are a German-style restaurant with patio seating in the back. The upstairs will have four modern efficiency apartments.
Red Label Shoes to open in Riverbend
A liquidation footwear store offering a boutique experience, Red Label Shoes will open soon at 4065 W. Riverbend Ave. west of Post Falls (southeast side of the old Factory Outlet Mall).
Options include shoes of various price ranges with trained employees helping find the correct size. New vintage shoes were found in an abandoned warehouse and summer choices include a huge sandal and flipflop selection.
Accessories include backpacks, hats, purses, tote bags and wallets. A 10 percent discount is offered to military, police, firefighters, EMTs and teachers.
Owners Jacob Garcia and Eric Campbell are joined by Tina Campbell, general manager, and Amy Moldenhauer, assistant manager.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Check Facebook.
PF Secure Storage to open June 1
With every unit door alarmed and the site having more than 20 video surveillance cameras, Post Falls Secure Storage will open June 1 at 3491 E. Third Ave. (behind Seltice Road).
There are 356 units ranging in size from 5-by-5 feet to 10-by-35 feet; check www.postfallssecurestorage.com. for details and phone 208-777-5082. Hours with staff are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment. Owners are Monica, Henry and Pattie Wozow.
“The most integrative and highly technical self-storage industry products make us the most proactive and preventive facility in the area,” Monica said.
And now the Tidbits
- Watch for a move by Tiffany Blue downtown and a new business coming into the old location. Fedora Restaurant is closed at 1726 W. Kathleen and evidently will reopen with a new owner.
- A Thai Express eatery will open near Mod Pizza in Crossroads Center at Appleway and Ramsey.
- Great Harvest is closed near Costco but will open with a new owner.
- A new Fu-Ki Japanese Steakhouse is under construction where the Kynrede Cafe was at 8885 N. Government Way in Hayden. And a new Human Bean coffee place is under construction behind ICCU in Hayden.
- Watch for a new Beau Monde Exchange and a Domino’s Pizza in Post Falls.
- New places coming in Riverbend Commerce Park (west side of Post Falls) include Cloud Vapor, Shooters Supply and Two Knights Home Brew.
- Incrediburger & Eggs will build a new place next to Firehouse Subs on Appleway. And Thomas Hammer Coffee will join the Firehouse Subs building. Idaho Central Credit Union will be across the street.
- New places downtown will be Live For Blu fine art at 505 E. Sherman and The NYC Piano Bar at 313 E. Sherman.
- Honey Co. restaurant will open in late May where The Cellar was downtown on Sherman. The Honey Eatery will be on the main floor, and the Honey Social Club will be below.
- Ellenbecker Eye Clinic will move this summer from 2140 Riverstone Drive to nearby 2020.
- Hotel news: The Shilo Inn is being remodeled on Appleway and will become a Comfort Suites and Mainstay Suites with 138 rooms, an indoor pool and a meeting room for 50 people. Staybridge Suites hotel is under construction in Riverstone.
- The times they are a’changin’
From the Associated Press Stylebook of 2018: Flyer is the preferred term for a person flying in an aircraft and for handbills: He used his frequent flyer miles; they put up flyers announcing the show. Use flier in the phrase take a flier, meaning to take a big risk.
From the AP Stylebook in 2011: Flier is the preferred term for an aviator or handbill. Flyer is the preferred name of same trains and buses such as The Western Flyer.
As usual, AP continues its spineless tradition of “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”
- Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.