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About this print . . .
In November 1927, Adelard T. (A.T.) and Emma E. Belair and their two children, Henry and Lorene (ages 5 and 9), came to Kennewick from Prosser, WA. They purchased the Haas Bakery, (later renamed Belairs Bakery, then Kennewick Baking Co.) The bakery grew from a small wholesale and retail outlet to a large distributor of bakery products with a daily output of approximately 5.000 loaves per day during the war years of 1941-45.
In 1946, Henry Belair, after service in the Navy, returned to the bakery, bringing his wife Jeanne and infant son Roger. Two other sons were born--Randal in 1949 and Ronald in 1955. All three sons now live in Seattle.
After A.T.s death in 1955, business management fell to Henry, eventually converting to strictly retail sales. On Emmas death in 1963, Henry and Jeanne assumed ownership. The bakery image finally gave way to one of a restaurant, including a name change to OHenrys. Specialties ranging from OHenrys big, juicy burgers, deli sandwiches, homemade soups and pies (reminder of the bakery days), to Aunt Edas Chili are offered in a quaint American decor. Memories of the good ole days remain prevalent amidst the exhibits which range from WWII clippings and mementos, to various class pictures of former Kennewick High School graduates, as well as those of many old and current celebrities.
In 1983 OHenry added our garden court--outdoor dining in a garden atmosphere.
Then in 1984 we really became famous with our over 60 go-go girls. A fun idea that caught national to world-wide attention--from CBS Morning News to the prestigious Wall Street Journal, Paul Harvey and then the World Wide Stars & Stripes
--Henry Belairs go-go girls were a hot news item!
Limited Edition signed and numbered prints: 11" X 14"
O' Henry's
