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Tag: Electric Light Plant

October 26, 1910 Flower Parade

Back in January, I bid on and won this rare postcard that shows the line up of the Monroe Fair's Flower Parade. Using the microfilm of the News Star, I can tell you this was held at the Forsythe Park Racetrack on October 26, 1910 at 1 pm. The October 27th issue had a detailed article about … Continue reading October 26, 1910 Flower Parade →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment February 20, 2024January 8, 2024 5 Minutes

Monroe Electric Light Plant

This rare postcard shows the Electric Light Plant in Monroe. This one one of Mayor Forsythe's projects.

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment June 22, 2019June 12, 2019 1 Minute
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