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"Bridging the Generations"
The History of Old Randolph
1855 - 1960


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What Life was like in Old Randolph

In Old Randolph there was a lot of activity. You could find the town hustling and bustling starting early each morning. We have listed here businesses, offices, public buildings, events, activities, and other attractions.

By clicking on the items below you will find more information and pictures. The shops that are not click points (black text) were in Old Randolph, but we do not have information on them at this time.


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Harold (1915 - 2000) talks about living in Old Randolph.

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Ruth talks about working in Markley's Hatchery.

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Bob talks about the Randolph Jail.

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Bob tells us about the Saturday night movies.

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Bakery

Banks

Barber Shops

"Big Dam Foolishness" Signs

Blacksmith Shop

Building the Bridge

Cabinet Store

Cafes

Churches

City Documents

City Park

Dentist

Doctor

Drug Store

Feed Store

Funeral Home

Furniture Store

Gas Station

Gazebo

General Store

Grain Elevators

Hardware Store

Harness Shop

Harvester Store

Hotels

I.G.A. Store

Jail

Jewelry Store

Livery Stable

Locker Plant

Lumberyard

Post Office

Printing Office

Railroad

Saw & Grist Mill

Schools

Slaughter House

Swimming Pool

Telephone Office

Tin Shop

Train Wreck


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updated: May 1, 2001