A view of South Center Street in late 1890's

Taken from the top of the Opera House (Village Hall), with the Baptist Church Steeple and bell in the foreground. Most likely taken ca. 1893 shortly after the Opera House was built.

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The First Baptist Church

This building was erected in 1887, and torn down in 1972, in what is now the parking lot of the First Merit Bank. The first church was erected in 1823 in what is now New Hampton Cemetery. A new building was erected in 1844 just north of the intersection of North Center and Town Streets.

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Interurban Depot in the early 1900's

The Interurban ran from 1901-1938. The dark building on the right is the depot. Notice the turn around track which ran down the side of the building. This is the current site of Chevron Pool and HER Realty.

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Jefferson Market

This was the F.M. Orders Grocery and is in what is now the R.L. Parsons Hardware Building. This picture was taken between 1901 and 1915.

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Mellot's Drug Store

This picture shows the building in the process on remodeling. The eastern portion of the building has been removed. This picture taken in the early 1940's, is currently Dr. Garwood's office.

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Village Hall

The Village Hall, or "Opera House" was erected in 1893 to replace one that had been built in 1855. In 1958 it was completely gutted, renovated, and part of the tower and third floor were removed to give it its current look.

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R. L. Parsons Building

This is the former location of Parson's Hardware. This picture taken in the 1920's shows a tire shop on the left, Happy's Pool Room, and a barber shop in the middle. Freddie's Place is located on the right.

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The Pence Building

This building has had several occupants throughout the years. This picture taken in the 1950's shows Tab Braithwaite's electric Shop on the west side and Dave and Doc's I.G.A. on the east side.

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Post Office

This picture taken in the 1950's shows Beaver Auto, Loveless Appliances, and United States Post Office. After extensive remodeling, this location is currently occupied by Mr. Ed's.

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Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Bridge

One of the four bridges built in 1913-1914, this is the Walnut Street Bridge taken from the top of the freight house.

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The Red & White Store

This picture shows Gillivan's Hardware on the left, and Britton's Red & White Store on the left. Also shown is head-in parking, which was discontinued in 1941.

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The Royal Hotel

This picture shows Gillivan's Hardware on the left, and Britton's Red & White Store on the left. Also shown is head-in parking, which was discontinued in 1941.

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Snyder's Sales and Service

This picture taken in 1961 and shows Jack Snyder's filling station and car sales. In the 40's and 50's Martin Miller sold the Nash car from this location. It has been extensively remodeled and is currently occupied by Applied Cleaning Technologies.

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Strauss's Lounge and Martin's Restaurant

These businesses occupied this location for several years. Steve Martin and Eva Hunter ran the restaurant and Bill Strauss ran the lounge. It is currently Matthew's Restaurant.

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Stutson Building

This building built around 1860 was located where the Huntington National Bank now sits. Built by James and Mary stutson, it housed several businesses over the years including a confectionery by Matt Stutson around 1910-15.

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