1966 Stroll cont.

A few antique dealers are doing business in the antique buildings, though most keep irregular hours. In the 500 block, the Golden Buffet, opens its doors at 6am to accommodate those who need a drink at that hour; dart ball tournaments are a popular pastime at this local tavern. Behind the Main Street buildings, on the river side, is a messy array of sheds, oil tanks and a crumbling train depot. The view of the river is obscured by the dense vegetation.

In the 400 block, you find the Salvation Army and a heating and air conditioning business. Though all of the buildings are rough in appearance, you notice the newly installed gas lights. Another popular tavern, City Club, is operating at the corner of South Main and First Capitol Drive, a printing company occupies the building on the southwest corner, a paint store is located just off the northwest corner.

A recently renovated First State Capitol building is proudly standing in the 200 block. As you pass by the Capitol building, a change is noticed. The buildings become larger and most date from the late 19th century. A myriad of commercial signs hang from the facades of stores and banks. The quiet of South Main becomes a bustle of cars and shoppers in the North Main downtown, terminating at the complex of American Car and Foundry warehouses.

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