Macon & Macon County Missouri
Photographic History Sesquicentennial Edition (1856-2006)

A comprehensive new book containing a vast array of unique visual treasures is now available.

The foundation of this volume is an inexhaustible selection of area scenes from the archives of Franke’s Photography Studio. The book also includes many 19th century woodcuts and prints from forgotten antique glass negatives depicting the regional charm of yesteryear. This encyclopedic work includes the best of these long lost pictorial memories previously buried under the dust of time in addition to outstanding shots graciously provided by a variety of invaluable resources such as the Macon County Historical Society, the Blees Still-Hildreth Museum, local businesses and historians, as well as many individual contributors. Unsurpassed in its quality and approach, not only is this beautifully bound book destined to adorn coffee tables, lobbies and waiting rooms; it is now the primary reference manual for those seeking the definitive photographic panorama of historical Macon.

Macon’s Photographic History can be obtained for $70 per book at Franke’s Studio at 115 North Rollins Street, Macon, MO 63552 (typically open from Tuesdays through Fridays 8:30 to 5 PM). Drop in or call 660-385-2412. There is an additional $5 per book charge to have them shipped to any US address for a total of $75 per book.

Individual Contributions for Volume 2

Book committee members are still seeking general interest photographs of Macon and Macon County in order to assemble enough material for a second volume. Please contact John Dennis at maconbook@tx.rr.com

Photographs Still Being Sought:

Swensson’s Drug Store (both exterior and interior) “Real Photo” postcards of Macon and Macon County scenes Thomas Brothers’ Confectionary (east side of 100 block of North Rollins) Citizen’s Bank (circa 1908) Grocery Stores. For example:

Lucas Grocery Store
Binder’s Grocery Store
Ed Kohl’s West End Grocery
IGA Foodliner (east side of South Missouri Street/US 63 next to Dutch’s Drive In)

Dutchmaid Laundrymat (southwest corner of Missouri and Pace Streets)
The Button Factory (Northwest corner of Goggin and South Rollins by the railroad tracks)
Local Motorcycle Clubs (1950s)
Danny McGruder’s Shoe Repair Shop (South Rollins)
Circuses
Downtown Macon storefronts 1850s-1970s (e.g., 100-200 blocks of Vine, Rollins, Bourke, Rubey, Butler, Weed/Oak, Pearl, and Duff Streets)
Outlying business storefronts 1850s-1970s (e.g., Moonwinks, Picadel, restaurants).

Ernie Miles