This picture was taken in 1958 to illustrate how much traffic congestion there was on Washington Street in the Capital City. No question about it -- we did have some frustrating bumper-to-bumper traffic jams before the arrival of the interstates. Lots of interest in this photo -- the Firestone Store is today exactly as it was 51 years ago, and who can forget the Sterling Restaurant that served "chicken in the rough." The Diamond department store is on the right. Remember the tragic death of the owner of the Sterling? Andy Raptis built a fine new brick restaurant on Capitol Street and as it was being readied for opening he fell from the roof. Looking at the traffic, one thing stands out -- not a single foreign car!