These photos were submitted to the “Rome Georgia History and Memories†Facebook page by Rome and area residents. Whenever possible we use the information submitted with the photo in the original post. We hope you enjoy these images that depict the people and places in our communityÐÔÊӽ紫ý past. In many cases the person who posted the photos has a direct connection to the people or places featured.
Walter Thornton — Rome News-Tribune article from 1939 announcing the election of Pope Pius XII. Seemed fitting considering the current ongoing papal election.
Marlon Brumbelow — Early 1900s postcard of Desoto Park casino and boat house. Desoto Park was located on the current Darlington property and could be reached by trolley from Rome.
Marlon Brumbelow — Wish I had a date or names of the children from this older postcard from Rome.
Marlon Brumbelow — Early 1900s postcard of Broad Street looking South.
Will Adams — SHOTS. Pretty much the way I felt about ‘em too back in the day.
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