Ed Harding was the owner of this hardware store. Notice the photo of President Warren G. Harding in the window. He was related to the Johnstown Harding family.

Ed Harding was the owner of this hardware store. Notice the photo of President Warren G. Harding in the window. He was related to the Johnstown Harding family.

Harding Hardware was located across from Phalen Street (once called Park Street).

Harding Hardware was located across from Phalen Street (once called Park Street).

The gas and oil trucks from the Rice Oil company are lined up to receive gasoline from the railroad tankers. This photo was taken around 1931-32 when gasoline was 25 cents a gallon.

The gas and oil trucks from the Rice Oil company are lined up to receive gasoline from the railroad tankers. This photo was taken around 1931-32 when gasoline was 25 cents a gallon.

This retail shop photo is unidentified. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

This retail shop photo is unidentified. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

The Pure Oil Station shared the corner of North Main Street and West Coshocton Street with the Farmers Supply. The owner was Al Freas and the store always sponsored John Deere Day.

The Pure Oil Station shared the corner of North Main Street and West Coshocton Street with the Farmers Supply. The owner was Al Freas and the store always sponsored John Deere Day.

This photo is unidentified. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

This photo is unidentified. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

Unidentified workers at the Atlas Cement Company.

Unidentified workers at the Atlas Cement Company.

This is one of several banks that were in Johnstown in the early 1900’s.

This is one of several banks that were in Johnstown in the early 1900’s.

This is one of the early scenes of the Citizens Bank before it was moved to the corner of South Main Street and East Coshocton Street. William A. Ashbrook is on the left and H. B. Rusler is on the right. The woman is unknown.

This is one of the early scenes of the Citizens Bank before it was moved to the corner of South Main Street and East Coshocton Street. William A. Ashbrook is on the left and H. B. Rusler is on the right. The woman is unknown.

In 1919 this early style bus allowed one to make a round-trip from Newark, Ohio to Croton, Ohio for 90 cents. The enterprising owners were Ed Wolfe and Butler Hartsock.

In 1919 this early style bus allowed one to make a round-trip from Newark, Ohio to Croton, Ohio for 90 cents. The enterprising owners were Ed Wolfe and Butler Hartsock.

The Dorsey Theatre opened its doors on June 22, 1926. The building also housed a Barber Shop and Dr. Morgan’s office.

The Dorsey Theatre opened its doors on June 22, 1926. The building also housed a Barber Shop and Dr. Morgan’s office.

Left Image: The Hill Bros. McCormick Harvesting Machines store is one of the wooden structures that was part of early South Main Street before it was destroyed by fire. Right Image: The Wells and Freas Barber Shop was located in this building.

Left Image: The Hill Bros. McCormick Harvesting Machines store is one of the wooden structures that was part of early South Main Street before it was destroyed by fire.

Right Image: The Wells and Freas Barber Shop was located in this building. It also served as a home to the Johnstown Bank that was established in 1883.

Another image captured in front of the Hill Bros. McCormick Harvesting Machines store. This image was discovered on a glass plate negative and has up until this point likely not been seen for over 100 years.

Another image captured in front of the Hill Bros. McCormick Harvesting Machines store. This image was discovered on a glass plate negative and has up until this point likely not been seen for over 100 years.

The Racket Store was a prosperous general store that was located right in the center of town. It sold a variety of items for the whole family as well as household needs and groceries.

The Racket Store was a prosperous general store that was located right in the center of town. It sold a variety of items for the whole family as well as household needs and groceries.

This photo shows the interior of the Racket Store.

This photo shows the interior of the Racket Store.

This photo shows one of several local barber shops in Johnstown.

This photo shows one of several local barber shops in Johnstown.

The main Alexandria Creamery factory was located in Alexandria, but there was a station in Johnstown, too. In 1913 the name was changed to the Johnstown Creamery. In the winter months the creamery often cut ice blocks from Raccoon Creek for their ic

The main Alexandria Creamery factory was located in Alexandria, but there was a station in Johnstown, too. In 1913 the name was changed to the Johnstown Creamery. In the winter months the creamery often cut ice blocks from Raccoon Creek for their ice house.

The H. A. Bishop firm conducted a coal and transfer business.

The H. A. Bishop firm conducted a coal and transfer business.

Moran’s Bakery & Grocery was located at 52 South Main Street. Asbury Moran started his business in 1898.

Moran’s Bakery & Grocery was located at 52 South Main Street. Asbury Moran started his business in 1898.

Frederick’s Hardware was located at 67 South Main Street. It was started in 1891 and stayed in the family until the 1960’s. It then became Shull Hardware.

Frederick’s Hardware was located at 67 South Main Street. It was started in 1891 and stayed in the family until the 1960’s. It then became Shull Hardware.

These 2 men are the owners of the Patton & Ross store that sold Ford Automobiles and also Fire Insurance.

These 2 men are the owners of the Patton & Ross store that sold Ford Automobiles and also Fire Insurance.

In 1926 the F. H. Paige Drug Store was sold to another drug store company and Mr. Paige then moved across the street to his filling station business.

In 1926 the F. H. Paige Drug Store was sold to another drug store company and Mr. Paige then moved across the street to his filling station business.

An interior photo of the F. H. Paige Drug Store with Mr. Paige reading the newspaper while resting near the potbelly stove.

An interior photo of the F. H. Paige Drug Store with Mr. Paige reading the newspaper while resting near the potbelly stove.

The F. H. Paige Drug Store was started in 1905. This location had housed a drug store since 1876. In 1926 Mr. Paige sold this business and moved on to his filling station business that was across the street. This building was located at the intersec

The F. H. Paige Drug Store was started in 1905. This location had housed a drug store since 1876. In 1926 Mr. Paige sold this business and moved on to his filling station business that was across the street. This building was located at the intersection of US Rt. 62 and St. Rt. 37.

T. H. Ross & Son store sold paint, wallpaper and a variety of other items. Standing in front of their business is T. H. Ross, his son Clyde and daughter-in-law Clara.

T. H. Ross & Son store sold paint, wallpaper and a variety of other items. Standing in front of their business is T. H. Ross, his son Clyde and daughter-in-law Clara.

The T. H. Ross & Son store was in business from around 1881 to 1916. It was located in the Rusler Building.

The T. H. Ross & Son store was in business from around 1881 to 1916. It was located in the Rusler Building.

Barber O. C. Wells is standing in the doorway of his shop. Notice the round, striped barber pole that was often used to identify the business as a barber shop.

Barber O. C. Wells is standing in the doorway of his shop. Notice the round, striped barber pole that was often used to identify the business as a barber shop.

This business is unidentified. Notice the standing horse skeleton to the right of the woman. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

This business is unidentified. Notice the standing horse skeleton to the right of the woman. If you have any information, please let the librarian know that.

Public sales’ flyers are pasted across the window of the Johnstown Independent business. The three employees in the photo made sure the local newspaper got printed and distributed every Thursday.

Public sales’ flyers are pasted across the window of the Johnstown Independent business. The three employees in the photo made sure the local newspaper got printed and distributed every Thursday.