This information was found in the vertical files of the Genealogy Department of the Longview Public Library.

THE AVINGER CITIZEN
Special Historical Edition
June 18, 1954

R.L. McCAIN & SON

Doing business in the same building for over 50 years.
1903-1954

J.R. McCain store and warehouse built in 1903. The building is now occupied by R.L. McCain & Son. It was the first building erected on the east side of the street after removal of railroad to present location. The old railroad ties are still under the building.