The east side of Gainesville’s downtown square in the 1950s was dominated by clothing stores, most of them what you would consider discount shops today. All in a row facing Bradford Street were Hulsey’s, 107 Bradford, run by Jeff and Jack Hulsey; The Leader, 109; The Hub, 111, operated by J.H. Goldstein; and Jake Sacks, 113. In addition, Southern Shoe Store was at 115 Bradford.