In this image of Main Street from the early 1940s, the main hint that the country was engaged in a major war was the sign on the Christmas garland hanging over the street reminding citizens to buy Victory Bonds.
The mood is sedated and the weather inclement, but a handful of shoppers still braved the slushy streets in search of bargains. The Woods Drugs store (at right) was situated at the corner of Third and Main, across the street from DeJong’s department store; it was one of eight pharmacies owned by H. A. Woods, seven of which were located downtown.
The busy block was also home to two other clothing stores — Moskin’s and Hoffman’s — as well as Smith & Butterfield and the ten-story Citizens Bank at the end of the block.Â
