Center Avenue ...

Here's a fascinating old photo of downtown Hardin ... maybe from the 1940s or so, back when Center Avenue was actually a hub of activity.

I love the innumerable little period details you can examine in a shot like this. There's the row of great old cars, and the truck that was ancient even then; all the cool neon signs; even the clothes of the people crossing the street. A different world, but in a very familiar setting ...