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Looking Back
Faces and Places in the news 5, 10, 15 years ago
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 Issue

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15 YEARS AGO 2004: FAREWELL

It has been 15 years since FUNCTIONAL FURNISHINGS closed in 2004. Jeff and Matthew Ungar opened the contemporary furniture store at 601 N. High St. in 1976. The Ungar family's history in the area dates from 1959, when Belle and George Ungar opened a used-furniture store and auction house in the building just north of Goodale Avenue. At that time, the three-story building was home not only to their used-furniture store but also a wine shop, bait shop and post office. Now, several retail stores, a restaurant, UPS store and lofts are located there. [© File photo]

10 YEARS AGO 2009: FAREWELL

PLANET SMOOTHIE, 765 N. High St., closed a decade ago in October 2009 after over five years in business. They opened in February 2004. The franchisee trio consisted of Matt Hamparian, Matt Hernandez, and Brian Lawrence. The spot is currently Eugene’s Canteen (former Da Levee).

5 YEARS AGO 2014: FAREWELL

CUP O JOE opened at 600 N. High when The Cap had just been constructed in October 2004 - 15 years ago. The coffee shop and MOJOE LOUNGE remained for 10 years before closing five years ago in 2014. Local Cantina took over the space when Stack City Burger Bar closed a year ago after three years in operation.

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