Looking for clues to corner location
Two old brick buildings and a smaller, wood-frame store must have sat at this corner for a long time. The problem is, we have no idea what corner it might have been, or in what town, or for what reason the photo was taken.
We’re hoping our readers can help us solve the mystery of this picture – one of many hundreds of unidentified photos in the Observer-Reporter archives.
Clues are few, if any. Beside the door of the little shop at left is an advertisement for Whistle soda. Because that brand was not introduced until 1920, we know this photo was taken sometime after that date. There is a “for sale” sign on the restaurant, as well as a painted advertisement for Wrigley’s chewing gum.
If you think you know where or when this picture was taken – or for what purpose – email Park Burroughs, retired executive editor, at pburroughs@observer-reporter.com, or call and leave a message for him along with your phone number at 724-222-2200, extension 2400. With a little luck and some help from our readers, we may be able to solve this puzzle and publish our findings later.