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.
The courthouse was completed in 1911 at a price of approximately $140,825 and built of Bedford (Indiana) limestone, lined with brick. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Number B-190.
Looking east with automobiles and pedestrians. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Marshalltown Downtown Historic District. Number C13317.