08/11/2026
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🕰️ Marshall County Memory
Take a step back in time to downtown Marysville in 1931!
This remarkable photograph captures a busy day in the heart of our community. In the foreground, you'll spot the Ben Franklin Store—one of America's beloved five and dime stores. For generations, stores like Ben Franklin were more than places to shop. They were gathering places where families could find everything from toys and school supplies to sewing notions, candy, and household goods—all at affordable prices.
Broadway looking northeast from the middle of the 900 block on September 10, 1929. Original format copy of a Hawkins photo. Ben Franklin Chain Store on left. Presbyterian, Baptist and Catholic churches in background.
👀 What catches your eye first?
Do you remember shopping at the Ben Franklin Store? What was your favorite thing to buy? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments!
☕ Want to learn more? Join us for Coffee & Conversation on Friday, August 14,
1 PM, as we explore the history of Five and Dime Stores and the important role they played in our community. Whether you remember Ben Franklin or are discovering these stores for the first time, we invite you to come share in the conversation!
🏛️ Photo courtesy of the Marshall County Historical Society & Museum.