KENTON OHIO East Side Square,MAIN STREET Bath House Drug Stores Hardware, c 1907

Description: Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, located in the west central part of Ohio approximately 57 miles of Columbus and 70 miles south of Toledo. The population was 7,947 at the 2020 census. The city was named for frontiersman Simon Kenton of Kentucky and Ohio. It was originally the site of Fort McArthur, erected 1812 by Colonel Duncan McArthur as one of the forts along the line of General William Hull’s march against the British headquarters at Fort Detroit during the “War of 1812”. In 1845, Kenton was incorporated as village and became a city in 1886. The city began as a center for agriculture trade, then in the late nineteenth century developed industry common to American of the time. From 1890 to 1952, Kenton was home to the “Kenton Hardware Company”, manufacturer of locks, cast-iron toys, and the very popular Gene Autry toy cap guns. International Car Company, a manufacturer of rail cabooses, operated in Kenton for many years until 1975 when it was purchased by Paccar which closed in 1983. This uncredited card captures what I think is c 1907-1910 and is in good condition with minor wear and a clean, clear image of the street lined with interesting businesses, “Heil’s Bath-House”, Cassidy Drug Store”, “Gasson’s Drugs”, “Keystone Variety”, and a Hardware, Stoves, and Implements” store. There is some horse and buggies and a “era auto”. The stores are all interesting architecture and have awnings. An iconic card The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. I have been having problems with a new scanner which is cuttting some edges which are clean. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart

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