Captured on Film

Captured on Film: Snow clown

Feb. 22

Captured on Film: Snow clownIn March 1958, State College students creatively built a snow clown from the remnants of wet snow. Featuring Linda Going, Martha Lauck and Judy Rother, this moment was captured by G.D. Fronabarger.

Captured on Film: Emergency supplies stored at Arena Building

Feb. 15

Captured on Film: Emergency supplies stored at Arena BuildingIn 1963, the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau served as a storage site for Civil Defense emergency supplies, with park employees stacking water cans under the grandstand, as captured by G.D. Fronabarger.

Captured on Film: An early view of Themis Street

Feb. 8

Captured on Film: An early view of Themis StreetAn early 1900s photograph reveals Themis Street's bustling scene, featuring the Arcade Saloon, The Boss store, Sturdivant Bank and the St. Charles Hotel, all centered around the Common Pleas Courthouse.

Captured on Film: Historic Main Street hotel razed in February 1967

Feb. 1

Captured on Film: Historic Main Street hotel razed in February 1967The historic St. Charles Hotel in Cape Girardeau, built before the Civil War, avoided fire but was demolished in February 1967. Located at Main and Themis streets, it stood for over a century.

Captured on Film: Quick fall strands barges in icy Mississippi

Jan. 25

Captured on Film: Quick fall strands barges in icy MississippiIn February 1951, a sudden drop in the icy Mississippi River left several barges stranded at Marquette Cement plant docks. The river fell 5 feet overnight as ice blockages cleared, causing significant disruptions.

Captured on Film: Ice storm damages utility lines, trees

Jan. 18

Captured on Film: Ice storm damages utility lines, treesA 1927 ice storm in Cape Girardeau wreaked havoc on utility lines and trees, severely affecting the Teachers College campus and Common Pleas Courthouse Park.

Captured on Film: Fire at Firestone, 1935

Jan. 4

Captured on Film: Fire at Firestone, 1935A 1935 fire at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. station in Cape Girardeau, ignited by gasoline fumes, left one man with serious burns.

Captured on Film: All-conference football honors, 1961

Dec. 28, 2024

Captured on Film: All-conference football honors, 1961In 1961, Cape Girardeau Central football players celebrated their all-conference honors with newly adorned letter jackets. Key players Paul Ebaugh and Floyd King earned first-team spots for their standout performances.

Captured on Film: Flooded highway causes tanker accident

Dec. 21, 2024

Captured on Film: Flooded highway causes tanker accidentIn 1957, a Juden Transportation Co. tanker carrying 5,200 gallons of gasoline veered off Highway 70 near Byrds Creek bridge because of obscured vision from water splashes. A relief truck was deployed to recover the fuel.

Captured on Film: Honoring Frank Finney

Dec. 14, 2024

Captured on Film: Honoring Frank FinneyFrank M. Finney was honored by the Cape Girardeau County Pharmaceutical Association for his 50-year career in pharmacy.

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