Simpson and Bessie Townsend Newman operated the epitome of the ‘mom and pop grocery store’
A crowd of curious gathers around a gaping hole in the street at Adams and Sycamore, South Hannibal, Mo., where the roof of an old tunnel...
Veteran, wrestler, moonshiner, grocer, railroader, performer, Gus B. Ridge cast a wide shadow in hi
The buildings in this photo were located on the south side of Mark Twain Avenue, across from Ruffner Street, which goes north from Mark...
Frisco flagship steam engines collide head-on in July 1922; nearly an entire family perishes
The Frisco 4500 Meteor is a landmark steam locomotive that once moved passengers and freight overnight between Oklahoma City and St....
Shinn Lane: Busy road’s roots trace back to early fruit farmer
Just to the north of Bear Creek Cemetery in Miller Township, Marion County, Mo., Shinn Lane takes a deep dip. This section of the road...
1934: Estranged couple dance their last dance at Rose Garden
Steve Chou generously shared this photo from his extensive collection. It shows the Rialto Theatre building prior to the refacing. ...
Marathon pianist, carnival sideshow performer find happiness together
Robert James and Katie Ransdell Katell, date unknown. (Photo supplied for this article by Marlene Ransdell Oglesby) MARY LOU MONTGOMERY...
Memorials hint of romance between Hannibal residents
Work was started on the “new” Eugene Field school in 1925. The building, still in use as an elementary school, displays this tribute...
Peter Strass’s hens nearly equaled record production
This photo represents the Plymouth Rock hen, which reached its peak of popularity during the World War I era, when those back home were...
Popular Goody-Goody had humble beginning
This photo shows the original Goody Goody, which was located at 2629 St. Mary’s Avenue. First built and operated as a barbecue stand by...
Glimpses of St. Mary's Avenue
Important intersection: When this photo was taken in 1933, this was the intersection of Highways 61 and 36. This Frazer photo is part of...