

Abe's Bar and Grill patrons had their own names engraved on their steins
From left, Abe, Nellie and Roy Toalson. Contributed: Carey Toalson of Hannibal Abe's Bar and Grill, located on the southwest corner of...


Stately property on Broadway has interesting history of its own
On the way downtown on June 11, 2015, I noticed that the late George Viorel's house is for sale, listed by Prestige Realty. George, best...


1875: Earth moving from Maple Avenue
Have you ever wondered about the topography of Broadway? I had always heard that the hill near Maple Avenue had been removed in early...


Was Masonic Temple originally planned for Fifth and Broadway?
Cutline: This postcard from the Steve Chou collection shows North Fifth Street, where it intersects with Broadway in Hannibal. It looks...


German native left lasting legacy on Hannibal's business climate
Are you a descendant of Joseph Bassen? click here to begin a conversation with Mary Lou Montgomery. Here's a building block from...


‘Colored’ church at Broadway, Griffith
The location of the colored church on Broadway is designated with the numeral 2 The colored church on Broadway, located on the northwest...


1874: Christian Church congregation pays tribute to long-time minister
Article accessed through the Hannibal Free Public Library's web site. A handsome donation A surprised minister and a happy congregation....


2010: A shot in the right direction - 60-year-old shuffleboard table maintains its character
Mike Clark lines up a shot on the vintage shuffleboard table at Sportsman's Bar , South Seventh Street in Hannibal. Mike's dad, John...


1950-era scene of Seventh and Broadway
Downtown Hannibal, circa early 1950s. This photo, taken from the northeast corner of Seventh and Broadway, was printed from a negative...


Historic scene on Hannibal's primary corridor
The Hannibal Railway and Electric Company abandoned horse-drawn street cars in favor of an electric street car system, such as pictured...