The following information is from a newspaper article in the Marshall Messenger from Nov, 28, 1946:

“Marshall in all probability will have Christmas lighting on its business streets this year despite the brownout caused by the coal strike, and cancellation of its evergreen order.

Marshall’s electricity is generated mostly by diesels, which are oil-burning machines, and therefore are not effected by the government orders against street decorations. For a few days this week, however, it looked as though Marshall would not have decorations, because the company in Montana which furnishes the evergreen wired A. L. Soupy, secretary of the Civic and Commence Association that a big blizzard had spoiled all plans and they could not fill the order.

Tracers were sent out immediately for a supply of evergreen, and a source was finally found, which agreed to have the evergreen here by Friday. Over 3,000 light bulbs of various colors are used on the decorations, and about 4,000 feet of evergreen.

The Marshall Civic and Commerce Association furnishers the design and the materials, the city furnishes the labor and construction, and the Municipal Light Plant contributes the electric power.

The decorations make the streets beautiful by day and night, particularly if there is snow. They are especially beautiful at night, and visitors come from miles around to view them.”

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection is Main Street in Marshall decorated for the holiday season, circa 1950s.

Holiday Fun Day at the Museum is today from noon-3 p.m. at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall. Join us for holiday treats and refreshments, music, specials in the museum’s gift shop, crafts, and more. Special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the museum from 1-2 p.m.

The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is a nonprofit, member-supported organization. LCHS operates the Lyon County Museum at 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall. The Lyon County Museum is open year-round to visitors. To contact us, visit our website: www.lyoncomuseum.org, call: 507-537-6580, email: director@lyoncomuseum.org, or on our Facebook page.