The circa 1905 “Then” photo (#A2118) of the southeast corner of Monument Square, Urbana, shows bicycles and bicyclists in front of Harmstead & Holding, purveyor of harnesses, buggies and bicycles. Some of the bicycles may be motorized. Presumably, this is a biking event, probably sponsored by Harmstead & Holding. The Home Bakery next to Harmstead & Holding is now the location of Cafe Paradiso.

The 2020 “Now” photo is of the same location. Businesses shown are Cafe Paradiso and Oxner’s General Store.

Then – This circa 1905 photo shows the southeast quadrant of Urbana’s Monument Square.

https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2020/05/web1_Then.jpgThen – This circa 1905 photo shows the southeast quadrant of Urbana’s Monument Square. Photos courtesy of the Champaign County Historical Museum

Now – This photo shows the current look of Monument Square’s southeast quadrant.

https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2020/05/web1_Now.jpgNow – This photo shows the current look of Monument Square’s southeast quadrant. Photos courtesy of the Champaign County Historical Museum