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Historic Reflection: 1940 – Girdham & Beard Service Station

By Newspaper StaffMarch 22, 2026Updated:April 10, 2026No Comments1 Min Read
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SERVICE STATION … The Girdham and Beard Service Station on Main Street in Swanton, circa 1940, was owned by Art Girdham and Elsworth Beard. Thank you to the Fulton County Historical Society for the use of this photo. Do you have a Fulton County historic photo you would like to share? Email: publisher@thevillagereporter.com.


 

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