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Rankin, 1920s.

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Wheeler's English Horse Show at Rankin's 1972 Centennial celebration.

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Rankin Centennial Queen, 1972.

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A carnival for Rankin's Centennial Celebration, 1972.

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A.C. Droll's Feed and Livery barn.

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Rankin yards, 1910.

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Elevator buildin in Rankin, 1898.

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The Columbian Hotel also had offices for local professionals. It was razed in 1947.

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The Nease family, celebrating Rankin's Centennial in 1972.

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Soap opera star Rosemary Prinz served as Grand Marshal of Rankin's Centennial parade in 1972.

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Rankin Centennial parade, 1972.

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Centennial parade, 1972.

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Rankin Centennial Corporation officers, 1972: From left to right: Melvin Simmons, Grandin Hunt, Paul Higgins, Beverly Overbey, Margaret Diskin and Louis Thaden.