Main Street probably prior to 1919
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Here's another colorized post card of Bluffton's Main Street looking north. It would appear that the photo was taken from a hot air balloon, based on the angle. Actually, it was probably taken on a ladder from the roof of the Russell Hotel (if it was taken prior to 1919).
Obviously the automobiles date this photo, as does the interurban rails running on the center of the street. Not much else has changed except one thing: the steeple of the Presbyterian Church is no longer in existence.
Upon closer examination of the photo at least two horse-drawn wagons are on the street. If you look closely in front of the town hall you can see what appears to be an interurban. Our opinion is that the car was added to the photo by the colorized artist. Why would the photographer not wait until the interurban car is in the center of the photo? Looks phoney to us.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, April 28, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Kenneth Eugene Mast was head athletic coach for Bluffton College
- Eagle eye over Village Park
- Hillville Rd. barn fire on April 24
- Agenda for April 28 Bluffton Council meeting
- Cory-Rawson High School celebrates Community Day
- Bluffton Senior Center news for May 2025
- Weekend Doctor: The current situation with measles
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation welcomes Sapp as Chief Development Officer
- LEO Club invitation to 5K and 1-mile walk & stroll
- Memorial bench and tree planting at Village Arboretum
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, April 16-22
- Pirate baseball loss vs. Fort Jennings
- Alan Garmatter is new CNB Chief Credit Officer
- Parks & Recreation Committee meets April 25
- Bad Dreams: Health implications