[ebooks] Rochester's Downtown (Images of America) by Donovan A. Shilling at Arts-Photography

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Many people who visit South Carolina to enjoy its coastal landscapes and picturesque beaches know Marion as a quaint; little town along their vacationrsquo;s journey. However; Marion is more than just a pleasant stopover for tourists and passersby; it is a destination in its own rightsmdash;a special; historic community that has enjoyed a long and interesting past.In this volume of over 200 images; many collected from trunks in attics and private family photo albums throughout the community; you will take a visual tour of the Marion of yesteryear; when Main Street was simply an unpaved; dusty street lined with cotton bales; horses; wagons; and general stores; when the town was transforming from one-room schoolhouses into larger educational complexes; and when life seemed a little slower and a little simpler. Marion provides invaluable insight into the lifestyles of its citizens; showing their beautiful homes; their workplaces; such as the local banks; barber shops; and county courthouse; and a variety of spots where they went to relax and play; such as the local swimming pools; fishing holes; and ball fields.