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NewsApril 23, 2013
Pictures of the Past #4
G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/
David Hale identified this Missouri Utilities Co. worker as his father, Cecil Hale. He believes the photo was taken when the city of Cape Girardeau switched its street lights to mercury vapor lights.
David Hale identified this Missouri Utilities Co. worker as his father, Cecil Hale. He believes the photo was taken when the city of Cape Girardeau switched its street lights to mercury vapor lights.
In April 1954, Missouri Electric Works built a new building on Highway 61, just south of the city limits. "Tilt-up" construction was used to erect the building. Under it the concrete walls were poured flat on the floor surface, allowed to set and then, as shown in the photograph, were pulled into place by a derrick truck. Richard H. Giles, owner of the business, expected the building to be ready for occupancy about July 1.
In April 1954, Missouri Electric Works built a new building on Highway 61, just south of the city limits. "Tilt-up" construction was used to erect the building. Under it the concrete walls were poured flat on the floor surface, allowed to set and then, as shown in the photograph, were pulled into place by a derrick truck. Richard H. Giles, owner of the business, expected the building to be ready for occupancy about July 1.
This was probably one of G.D. Fronbarger's last photos taken with his Speed Graphic before transitioning to a 35mm camera. The aerial shows the businesses along Nash Road.
This was probably one of G.D. Fronbarger's last photos taken with his Speed Graphic before transitioning to a 35mm camera. The aerial shows the businesses along Nash Road.
Jan. 4, 1960 Southeast Missourian. It’s moving day. This line of coeds, assisted by parents and boyfriends, move their belongings from Albert Hall, in the background, to the new State College dormitory unit in Dearmont Quadrangle. Ninety-five girls moved on Sunday from the old structure, which is to be razed and replaced by a much larger unit to complete housing facilities in the quadrangle. It is the first unit of the rooms to be put to use. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Jan. 4, 1960 Southeast Missourian. It’s moving day. This line of coeds, assisted by parents and boyfriends, move their belongings from Albert Hall, in the background, to the new State College dormitory unit in Dearmont Quadrangle. Ninety-five girls moved on Sunday from the old structure, which is to be razed and replaced by a much larger unit to complete housing facilities in the quadrangle. It is the first unit of the rooms to be put to use. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
In February 1948, a high wind collapsed this huge oil storage tank, one of several under construction at the Standard Oil Co.'s Mississippi River terminal in South Cape. The tank, with a capacity of 672,000 gallons, was being constructed of three-eighth inch steel. It was 49 feet high and 50 feet in diameter.
In February 1948, a high wind collapsed this huge oil storage tank, one of several under construction at the Standard Oil Co.'s Mississippi River terminal in South Cape. The tank, with a capacity of 672,000 gallons, was being constructed of three-eighth inch steel. It was 49 feet high and 50 feet in diameter.
Women crowded the aisle at Woolworth's fall sale in this undated image. Brenda Phillips wrote: "The lady in the dark plaid shirt in the middle (of the photo), with her head turned to her left, is Bertha Rommel."
Women crowded the aisle at Woolworth's fall sale in this undated image. Brenda Phillips wrote: "The lady in the dark plaid shirt in the middle (of the photo), with her head turned to her left, is Bertha Rommel."
A single gas pump stands in front of this unidentified gas station/travel court. Note the sign on the lamp post that reads "Sound horn for service."
A single gas pump stands in front of this unidentified gas station/travel court. Note the sign on the lamp post that reads "Sound horn for service."
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G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

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