Public Square in the snow, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. Doug thinks that this is "the grocery store (IGA or Kroger) where Ben Franklin later occupied." Recognize the scene? Use our Comment Form to share your memories. Thanks to JIM for an update on this scene: IGA Super Market on the Columbia Square Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Collin's Drug Store, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. This photo shows Collin's Drug Store (Corner Drugs) on the corner of Campbellsville Street. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Heavy snow blankets downtown Columbia, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. There's not enough detail in this shot to make out the business name, but if you recognize it, please use our Comment Form and let us know. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Nell's Variety Store after heavy snow, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. In this photo, heavy snow piles obscure the front of Nell's Variety Store. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Owen's Men's Wear after heavy snow, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. In this photo, heavy snow piles obscure the front of Owen's Men's Wear. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Russell & Co. after heavy snow, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. Looking toward Burkesville St., Russell & Company Dept. Store is the brick building. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Heavy snowfall on Public Square, ca 1960 2022-12-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Doug Beard. One of the images Doug Beard was able to pull from a film shot during a heavy snowstorm in Columbia, during or shortly after what we think is likely the large snowstorm of March 1960. Doug's best guess is that this scene is "Looking across the square toward the old Hotel (taken from probably in front of the Lerman’s Building). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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