A view of Sylvan's Main Street looking south about 1890. Note Lawson's (Hardware) sign on the east side of the street in livery barn. He sold John Deere and McCormick farming machinery. "Main Street in Sylvan Grove about 1890" written on image.
A fire on Sylvan's Main Street in 1897 engulfed Raffety Bros. Store. Six other businesses were destroyed on the west side of Main St. "July 6(?) - 1897 B.(?)E. Miller Photographer" written on image
The power plant under construction, Sylvan Grove had access to electricity in 1911. A water well is also shown. The building and water well are still in use today and are located just west of the town. "Power House and Well in Construction. Water…