In 1928 Andrew Schafer and Dr. Emil Tiezen built Freedom Corner on the corner of Sixth Street and Highway 81.  J.J. Mendel called it “a little suburb out east” half a mile east of city limits Freeman.  Freedom Garage was a one story brick building (office on the right and a mechanic garage on the left), with Andrew Schafer as the mechanic.  To the east was the filling station next to the road.

Freedom Lunch was made up of a small room with a few booths, a bar, barbershop, pool hall, and the kitchen.  It was a popular hangout known for its chislic and beer, but was also a haven for trouble.  It was a getaway from town due to prohibition on Main street.  There were car clubs (the Rebels from Hurley and the Drifters from Marion).  

Owners include (Maude Adams, “Yut” Koerner in the 1940’s, Willy Walter, Sunny Jost, Pete and Janette Mustapha in the late 1950’s.  A fireplace was later installed and the outhouse was replaced with a restroom.  Another room to the east was opened up for more seating with a jukebox and pinball machines.  Freedom Lunch and Freedom Garage later closed in the 1960’s and Huber Motor began running the corner in 1964.