North side of the Square (100 block West Harrison).

Item — Photo: 1:4

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

An album of 35 photos of Kirksville, Missouri, buildings, businesses and people created by "Drake, Fotografer" and originally owned by Clifford Elmore Henry. Using Kirksville city directories, local histories and articles in Kirksville newspapers of the day, we have been able to determine that most of the photos in this album were taken 1893 January-April, the only period when all the pictured businesses were in operation simultaneously.

Dates

Creation: early 1893

Creator

From the Collection: Henry, Clifford Elmore, 1873-1959 (Person)

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Historical Note

This picture was taken from the Harrison-Elson intersection at the west end of the block. Although "Joseph Baum Dry Goods" is still on the side awning of 122, Baum moved to the other end of the block in 1891 (store not visible in this shot) and the building appears to be empty. Stores that can be seen: Helme Bros. and Co., Hardware, 120 (opened Jan 1893); Pickler's Famous Dry Goods, 114-116; McKeehan Bros. Drug Store, 108; Parcell and Co., Photographers, upstairs at 106-108.