February 5, 2021
As a coin collector I had always enjoyed most forms numismatic, although my main collection is British bronze coinage 1860 to 1970.
I have got to the stage now that most of the coins I want are literally out of my reach cost wise, although I am always hopeful I will find some rare piece in a bulk lot or bargain bin. It does happen so you never know one day that elusive 1919KN in high grade my just drop into my hand. I can keep hoping. So I have now started branching out into other area’s of coinage. One such area is token coinage which I find most interesting and where this story focuses.
Your Historical Galion: Saloons were once part of Galion life
By Dr. Bernard M. Mansfield, M.D. - Galion Historical Society
This photograph shows “Hopkins Restaurant,” which is the “Ganshorn saloon” noted in this column. It was located next to the Erie Railroad tracks with the station beyond.
Donated by Pete Brown | Galion Historical Society
(Your Historical Galion is contributed by the Galion Historical Society and features the writings of Dr. Bernard M. Mansfield and other local historians. This article was originally printed in the Saturday, Jan. 6, 1996, edition of the Galion Inquirer.)
Mary and Alice Graham were special friends of mine. They lived on North Pierce street, and during my house calls to these ladies, there evolved an exchange of historical information. Their contribution one year, at my urging, was to list all the saloons in town. I don’t have a record of the year, or years, this compilation was made, my here is the list as they gave it to me: