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Public Square in the snow, ca 1960

2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard
One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. Doug thinks that this is "the grocery store (IGA or Kroger) where Ben Franklin later occupied."

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Thanks to JIM for an update on this scene: IGA Super Market on the Columbia Square
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Collin's Drug Store, ca 1960

2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard
One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. This photo shows Collin's Drug Store (Corner Drugs) on the corner of Campbellsville Street.
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Heavy snow blankets downtown Columbia, ca 1960

2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard
One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. There's not enough detail in this shot to make out the business name, but if you recognize it, please use our Comment Form and let us know.
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