The Historical Society has a substantial collection of Wayne County postcards, many from the early years of the 20th century, collected by Rick and Elaine Peterson, Patrick Hagans, and others. You can see a selection of them on display in the permanent collection galleries.

A 1911 view of the public square in West Salem
The Dalton baseball team (and a four-legged ringer) in 1908.
Advertising Freedlander’s original location, in Germania Hall on South Market Street.
A busy day in Sterling. Good luck finding a parking spot.
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