1916, February 11 – Fire Burns NW Corner of Square

Marion was visited last night by the most disastrous fire experienced in this city for many years and for a time it threatened to take out the entire block on the northwest side of city square. Continue reading

Champion Shoe Shop ca 1910

Champion Shoe Store

Champion Shoe Store

 This photo was marked Champion Shoe Store, tho on the window of the shop it says Marion Modern Methods. Clearly it is a shoe repair shop.Photo appears to date from around 1910. Location to date is unknown. If you know anything about this business or its location, let me know.

(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)