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Local History Archives - July 2019

Harry Blackstone

Published July 12, 2019 Submitted by: Renee

Harry Blackstone, master magician, entertained guests at the Colonial Hotel while waiting for his car to be repaired. He and his wife had a minor car accident on their way to Texas. They were then on to Hollywood to make a movie.

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