1926 Postcard of North Main Street in Liberty Center

The sepia-toned photograph captures a nostalgic view of Main Street in Liberty Center, Ohio, during an early twentieth-century period. The scene is flanked by rows of wooden and brick buildings, demonstrating the architectural style of that era. On the right, a general store with a prominent awning displays various goods, while adjacent garage, hinted at by faded "Red Crown Gasoline" sign. Trees line the street, and a dirt road extends into the distance, occupied by vintage automobiles and horse-drawn carriages, reflecting the transition in transportation methods. A significant well pump stands on the left, alongside hitching posts for horses, suggesting a communal spot for watering horses. The image portrays an era before modern developments, evoking a slower-paced lifestyle where community interactions flourished along these streets.

The sepia-toned photograph captures a nostalgic view of Main Street in Liberty Center, Ohio, during an early twentieth-century period. The scene is flanked by rows of wooden and brick buildings, demonstrating the architectural style of that era. On the right, a general store with a prominent awning displays various goods, while adjacent garage, hinted at by faded "Red Crown Gasoline" sign. Trees line the street, and a dirt road extends into the distance, occupied by vintage automobiles and horse-drawn carriages, reflecting the transition in transportation methods. A significant well pump stands on the left, alongside hitching posts for horses, suggesting a communal spot for watering horses. The image portrays an era before modern developments, evoking a slower-paced lifestyle where community interactions flourished along these streets.

Name/Title

1926 Postcard of North Main Street in Liberty Center

Scope and Content

1926 Postcard of North Main Street in Liberty Center

Collection

The Liberty Center Historical Society, Inc.