Then & Now
See how Poplar Bluff has changed over the decades through side-by-side photo comparisons.
The State Bank of Poplar Bluff
The original home of the State Bank of Poplar Bluff, founded in 1901 — one of the most recognizable historic commercial buildings in downtown Poplar Bluff, still standing today.
Vine Street — Then & Now
Commerce, Industry, and Daily Life in Early Downtown Poplar Bluff — a look at how Vine Street evolved from livery stables and mercantile stores to today's local businesses.
Main Street Looking North
A “Then & Now” look at Main Street in Poplar Bluff, comparing a bustling 1920s downtown scene—complete with the Ducker Hotel wagon—to the modern street view where historic landmarks like the Dalton Store and Bank of Poplar Bluff still remain.
Poplar Street Looking West from Main Street
A view down Poplar Street showing the bustling commercial heart of downtown Poplar Bluff, with the Wright Dalton Bell Anchor Co. Store on the left corner, Davis Bros. Shoes on the right, and the Fraternal Opera House visible in the distance.
Butler County Court House
From Victorian grandeur to modern functionality - the Butler County Court House has served as the heart of local government for over a century.