View of shops on North 2nd Avenue East and in background the Maytag plant. Number 65687. Series 408-D-5. Verso says:Newton is generally referred to as "The manufacturing center of the Middle West" and the Maytag Company seen in the distance is the world's largest manufacturer of washing machines."
Looking northeast at the barbershop and smoke house on Main Street. The city of Melbourne was plotted in 1882 and incorporated in 1895. It was the only town in Marshall County to be served continuously by 2 major railroads. Title supplied by cataloger. 1918 postmark. Number 599.
Crowd gathering around a three-story brick building with a birthday party sign hanging from the side. Notice other torn signs hanging in the power lines.Number 2880.