This photo gives a good view of a large portion of Main Street’s east side to the edge of the Square. Note that the far building two stories. Also, this is a good view of the Waverly House (with balconies).
People fill Main Street watching the Tug of War, however, no rope is visible. Notice the fashions worn by men, women and children. Bunting and flags decorate the buildings and a car (1905 Buick?) brings up the rear.
Taken from the west sidewalk,…
This photo was printed on the same paper Item #324: "Princess Theatre 1924", so it may have been taken in 1924 with the exterior photo. However, it is very similar to a Kurt Teich postcard dated 1916.
Princess Theatre opened in 1911 and the original building was torn down in 1927. This photo was taken in 1924, identified by the poster "Harold Lloyd's "Shy Girl."
203 Main
209 Main: Princess Theatre
Automobiles are parked along Main Street with one approaching the corner of Cass. Dushnack Restaurant is on the left with "Dentist" in the upper window. The movie theatre sign reads "Beau Brummel with John Barrymore" thus dating the photo as 1924.…