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Some of his passions were golf, travel and running.
Some of his passions were golf, travel and running.


Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield. The shop hopes to stay open in the future.
Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield.  


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Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Businesses'''
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[http://salem.wickedlocal.com/news/20171211/remembering-ross-skip-kolhonen Remembering Ross "Skip" Kohonen; The Record Exchange owner was the warmest guy] Salem Gazette,
Dec. 15, 2017
[https://ccbfuneral.com/wp-content/plugins/funeralworks_obituary_plugin/ajax-obituary2.php?Counter=5974&mn=23#guestbook Ross Kohonen, obituary]


"Store sells records of musical past" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr.6, 1999, p. C3
"Store sells records of musical past" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr.6, 1999, p. C3

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The Record Exchange is a long-time vinyl and audio cd store in downtown Salem. Their current address is 256 Washington Street, though they began a few blocks away at 116 Lafayette Street, 43 years ago.

The owner and founder of the shop was Ross "Skip" Kolhonen, who passed away Dec. 1, 2017. All the people who knew "Skip" will remember his loyalty and kindness.

Some of his passions were golf, travel and running.

Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Businesses


"Store sells records of musical past" Salem Evening News, Apr.6, 1999, p. C3