There was a time in Grove City’s past when a two-horse power vehicle provided the fastest means of travel. It was also a time when a windmill (far left in photo) was a common site on many home sites especially in rural areas.

Kenneth Gunderman and his cousin, Earl Miller, are the subjects in this picture with a Ford Model T. The photos were taken by Virgil Bethard. The owner of the vehicle is not identified.

Virgil and Dorothy Bethard in 1989. Virgil operated a Sunoco station and garage in Grove City for many years. They once lived on Columbus Street and later lived next to their Sunoco station on Broadway. Throughout his career, he also took many photographs of the area recording the early years of the city.

This rope bed, quilt and pillow was created by a South Western City School District student working with a parent a number of years ago. It goes to show the talent a third grader working on a history project. The item, and crafts by other students, were on display at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum in the early 2000s.

This metal object is advertising from a Majestic electric range sold by Myer Hardware Company in Grove City. The range was popular and was promoted as “The Range with a Reputation.” Nothing else is known about the business that apparently was once located in the downtown business community. The Majestic brand is still sold.