Tekoa Homestead General Store co-owners take on historic renovation

TEKOA — After finishing an extensive renovation project, two local siblings have listed the historic bank, located at the intersection of Crosby and Henkle Street, for sale.

Susan Creger and Jim Lee settled into retirement six years ago with their spouses. They opened The Homestead General Store Antique Gift Shop on Crosby Street. Both Lee and Creger reported their initial desire to purchase the old bank when they first moved here. However, the building was not for sale.

“When we originally came to town, we wanted to buy it as we saw it as something we needed exactly as we are antique collecto...