It was my turn to write the “On The Banks of Yesteryear” article for the Delphos Herald this month but for the life of me I could not get the first sentence of my chosen topic to trickle out of my head, down to my fingers and onto the keyboard. So after several hours of angst I decided to go an entirely different, and much easier, direction. This month we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the use of some photos and postcards from the Canal Commission archives. The photos presented will include a short description to tell you a little bit about them. But the main purpose of these photos is to jog your memory and bring a lot of good memories flooding back. Now, part of the deal of sharing these photos with you is that we want you to share your memories with us. Whatever comes to mind when you see these photos, let us know. You can post a comment on Facebook, send us an email at info@delphoscanalcommission.com or drop us a few lines through the always reliable US Postal Service. You can even stop by the Museum and tell us the stories in person. Whatever you share with us, we’ll share with everybody else.
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- Buchholtz Grocery. Where was this located? Do you recognize the men in the picture? Who are they?
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- Prine Welch Fancy Groceries. This building was located at the NW corner of Canal and Second Streets. It was torn down last year. Did you ever shop there?
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- This is a postcard of the Penthouse Hotel, two miles east of Delphos on US-30 (Lincoln Highway). Any good stories about this place? I’ll bet there are.
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- This is a float from the Cigar Factory advertising San Felice Cigars. Did you work at the Cigar Factory in Delphos? What was it like to work there.
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- Delphos Can Company parade float. This float celebrates the can that made Delphos famous; a non-overflow kerosene can used to fill kerosene lamps. Did you work at the Can Factory? What did you make?
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- This is a photo of the original Commercial Bank building on the corner of Third and Main Streets. It was built in 1877 and later replaced by the current building in 1912. The south wall of the original building remains and can be seen on the second floor of the Canal Commission Museum. Stop by for a look.
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- This sweet photo of a boy and his dog was taken by Syl Groty, photographer of Delphos. Do you recognize this boy? Do you remember any other photographers in Delphos?
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