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


The 43-year owner and founder of the shop was Ross (Skip) Kolhonen, who passed away Dec. 1, 2017.
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.


Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield.
Some of his passions were golf, travel and running.
 
Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield.  


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==See Also==
==See Also==


[http://salem.wickedlocal.com/news/20171211/remembering-ross-skip-kolhonen Remembering Ross "Skip" Kohonen; The Record Exchange owner was the warmest guy] Salem Gazette,
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Businesses'''
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

Latest revision as of 13:23, 2 December 2021

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