Strathman Photography Studio

Cheryl scanned and contributed to the site these photographs of the Strathman Studio in Pocahontas, Iowa.

Cheryl wrote "In 1957 Tike Strathman took over the business from his father and sold it in 1987. At one time there were nearly 20 Strathman Studios' in the Midwest: Illinois, Iowa and Michigan".
 

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The first photograph is the Frank Strathman Studio in 1922
1922 Interior


The second photograph is the Frank Strathman Studio
from 1927 until 1939
Strathman Studio


The third photograph is the Frank Strathman Studio
from 1939 until 1995
Strathman Studio Two


The fourth photograph is the Frank Strathman Studio
during the time 1975 - 1987 when Tike Strathman was the owner/photographer
Strathman Studio Three


Here is an ad from the 1940 Pocahontas Telephone Directory for the Strathman Studio.