Mount Victory Vintage Photos

A village at the crossroads of Ohio's rural road & rail.

These vintage photos capture the pioneering spirit and character of rural village of Mount Victory, Ohio - photos range from early part of the century to the 40's, 50's. Many of the photos, especially the business interiors, seem to be done by a professional who was documented local businesses. Mount Victory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to be a working village with over 12 antique shops and many local service businesses in continuous operation. © 2009-2010

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Bird's eye view of Main Street shot from on top of the Mill looking north
We think this photo was taken because they had just installed their first concrete sidewalk.
East side of Main Street looking south (corner is where MV State Bank is now)
Mount Victory Depot
Henry Martin's store - probably taken on opening day. Henry and his wife lived above the store in what is said to be a fairly opulent apartment.The store burned was a vacant lot. The Mt. Victory Community Development Association with the help of many resident's donations, developed it into the Henry Martin Memorial Park.
Ridley Hotel (southwest corner of Main & Taylor)
the town ice house
Interior of Robinson's Bakery
Interior of the butcher shop
Interior of Robinson's Bakery / Restaurant
Pennock's Store
Wasserman Poolroom
Interior of the shoe store
Telephone office & operators
Grocery store interior
Bank interior
Matt Booth's Drugstore
Winder's Barber Shop
The Mount Victory Electric Plant (first of its kind)
Train Watchman
Train Watchman
Train Watchman - before railroad tracks had automatic gates that came down to stop traffic when a car approached, there was the Train Watchman. He or she would watch and listen for the train at their post, then stop traffic whenever a train approached.
Blacksmith shoeing a horse. Located in large barn that was located just to the rear of brick building (coffee shop) at northwest corner of Main & Taylor
Centennial Parade
Methodist Congregation
Edward O. Elliott Sr. at a meeting
Original pipe organ in the Methodist Church
Coon Chase (Kenton National Trials)
Coon Chase (Kenton National Trials)
Mount Victory depot
Mount Victory Band
Carrie Overshiner's Pool Room
Centennial Parade
Centennial Parade
Neals Diner
Mill explosion
Doc Titsworth's eye that was painted on window to advertise his service of optimetry. This is the window was located in the building that now displays the train mural at Henry Martin Park
Minnie & Helen Winder
Women's Auxillary
Mrs. Black the hat maker
Dickenson, Rule & Co. Merchandise
Centennial Festival Jail