Rockingham Memories
The photos below are from John Dubose whom has fond memories of Rockingham as he lived there until around 40 years ago when he moved away. He now resides in Palatka, Florida. As John says, "I've been gone from Rockingham for 40yrs. I delivered the Journal as a kid, and would go into every store in town."

If I am not mistaken, most of the R photos were taken sometime in the 1940s. I hope you enjoy going back in time with the photos but you will note that they are not identified. A few of them are identified and I recognize some but if you have any info you would like to add to a photo, please email me or note it on Facebook and I will add it here.

As John sends more photos, stories, etc., they will be added here.
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JD3-John on the lawnmower and his Grandkids - Mackenzie, Ashlee and Jackie DuBose. If you notice the tag on the front of the Mower, is a S.C. with the Letters JMD on it, John's initials, and he was Born in McColl, S.C. Found it in a Flea Market, what are the odds?

JD3-John on the lawnmower and his Grandkids - Mackenzie, Ashlee and Jackie DuBose. If you notice the tag on the front of the Mower, is a S.C. with the Letters JMD on it, John's initials, and he was Born in McColl, S.C. Found it in a Flea Market, what are the odds?
CB39- The Man standing by the sign and on the 46 John Deers tractor, is Charlie Bonnett 111, Guitarist and singer for the band Kinfoke he's from Dickson, Tn.

CB39- The Man standing by the sign and on the 46 John Deers tractor, is Charlie Bonnett 111, Guitarist and singer for the band Kinfoke he's from Dickson, Tn.
CB311-The man on the 46 John Deers tractor, is Charlie Bonnett 111, Guitarist and singer for the band Kinfoke he's from Dickson, Tn

CB311-The man on the 46 John Deers tractor, is Charlie Bonnett 111, Guitarist and singer for the band Kinfoke he's from Dickson, Tn
Early Proverty - Photo taken about 40 years ago in the River Hills in Rham - don't know the man's name

Early Proverty - Photo taken about 40 years ago in the River Hills in Rham - don't know the man's name
R3-Bob McDonald says: Looks like an out-of-business car dealership. Howard Richardson says: Walker Carr Chrysler/Plymouth in the 1940s to 1960s. Location U.S #1 South at Mill Road.

R3-Bob McDonald says: Looks like an out-of-business car dealership. Howard Richardson says: Walker Carr Chrysler/Plymouth in the 1940s to 1960s. Location U.S #1 South at Mill Road.
R4

R4
R5-I say this is the Pee Dee Methodist church now across from Hiway 220 ByPass.

R5-I say this is the Pee Dee Methodist church now across from Hiway 220 ByPass.
R6- Pee Dee Baptist Church across from the Methodist Church, before it was moved up the hill.

R6- Pee Dee Baptist Church across from the Methodist Church, before it was moved up the hill.
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R7

R8- John says: is the bridge between Pee Dee No. 1 & Pee Dee No.2, I used to get on the Railing & Walk across it every time, I walked to School, also caught many fish under it. It was the runoff from Davis Lake, about 100ft. to the right of it was a small store, I think it was called Capels Grocery, there was a small house on each side of the store. The one closest to the bridge, was lived in by a family named Hardy, on the other side of the store, a family named Goodell, lived there, the Mother was named Corrina, the Son's name was Jimmie and the Daughter was named Verli Jane. To the right of thier house was Davis Lake Rd. Johnnie Gillis's Mattress Shop was across the rd. from thier house. This was about 1952.When you went into the front door of the Store. there was a Coke Machine, the Cokes were held by thier necks, by flat bars of Galv. metal. to get one, you put in a nickel, slid the Coke to the end and lifted straight up. One other thing, across the street from the Pointiac Place, was a theatre called The Little Theatre, we also had one called The Richmond Theatre, it was located on Main St.near Claude Maske Furn. Store.

R8- John says: is the bridge between Pee Dee No. 1 & Pee Dee No.2, I used to get on the Railing & Walk across it every time, I walked to School, also caught many fish under it. It was the runoff from Davis Lake, about 100ft. to the right of it was a small store, I think it was called Capels Grocery, there was a small house on each side of the store. The one closest to the bridge, was lived in by a family named Hardy, on the other side of the store, a family named Goodell, lived there, the Mother was named Corrina, the Son's name was Jimmie and the Daughter was named Verli Jane. To the right of thier house was Davis Lake Rd. Johnnie Gillis's Mattress Shop was across the rd. from thier house. This was about 1952.When you went into the front door of the Store. there was a Coke Machine, the Cokes were held by thier necks, by flat bars of Galv. metal. to get one, you put in a nickel, slid the Coke to the end and lifted straight up. One other thing, across the street from the Pointiac Place, was a theatre called The Little Theatre, we also had one called The Richmond Theatre, it was located on Main St.near Claude Maske Furn. Store.
R9-Bob McDonald says: Woods 5 & 10. Looks like the street behind the Rock'ham Police Station that crossed over to the Strand Theater/ Richmond Co. side of The Square in downtown Rockham.

R9-Bob McDonald says: Woods 5 & 10. Looks like the street behind the Rock'ham Police Station that crossed over to the Strand Theater/ Richmond Co. side of The Square in downtown Rockham.
R10

R10
R11-Bob McDonald says: Could that be processed cotton bales outside a mill warehouse? Maybe J.P. Stevens Martha Baum Plant located in the Pee Dee community. Johns says It is a Cotton Gin in 5 Points, it would blow perfeck smoke rings out of the Smoke-stack. The noise it made sounded like a Two Cylinder John Deere Tractor, also known as a Johnny Popper

R11-Bob McDonald says: Could that be processed cotton bales outside a mill warehouse? Maybe J.P. Stevens Martha Baum Plant located in the Pee Dee community. Johns says It is a Cotton Gin in 5 Points, it would blow perfeck smoke rings out of the Smoke-stack. The noise it made sounded like a Two Cylinder John Deere Tractor, also known as a Johnny Popper

R13-Believe that is Fox Drug on the corner

R13-Believe that is Fox Drug on the corner
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R14
R15

R15
R16-Telephone building but location unknown

R16-Telephone building but location unknown
R17-1946 Recognize Lupton Hdwr - believe this was going down E Washington St.

R17-1946 Recognize Lupton Hdwr - believe this was going down E Washington St.
R18-Believe this is S Lee St - wasn't there a Sample Shoe Store on that corner where the Cafe is? Plus, I believe the courthouse was down the street to the left.

R18-Believe this is S Lee St - wasn't there a Sample Shoe Store on that corner where the Cafe is? Plus, I believe the courthouse was down the street to the left.
R19

R19
R20-Richmond County Bank - notice the parking meters.

R20-Richmond County Bank - notice the parking meters.
R21

R21
R22-RW Goodman Co - must be S Lee St.

R22-RW Goodman Co - must be S Lee St.
R23-BobMcDonald says: Russell Bennett Chevrolet Dealership on the right as you roll into Rockingham on U.S. 1....but I believe when this was taken it was Sandhills Chevy.

R23-BobMcDonald says: Russell Bennett Chevrolet Dealership on the right as you roll into Rockingham on U.S. 1....but I believe when this was taken it was Sandhills Chevy.
R24-Bob McDonald says: Looks the same as R23 except the dealer's name is Sandhills Chevrolet. Must have been before Russell-Bennett. Maybe in the late '40s. Ken Smith says: Sandhills Chevrolet and was located on Fayetteville Road across from the side of where Robert Snookie Coleman's Service station is today. Sandhills! It became Russell Bennet right before they moved to their new facility out on 74 By-Pass. That's where I bought my first new car the year I got married. It was a 1969 Rally Nova, 2 Door Hard Top, 3 Speed in the floor, 350 cu. in. 5.7 L V8 with four-barrel carburetor that came standard with the SS option. We bought the first of 1970 and it was the last of two on the showroom floor there on 74 By-Pass. It had about 1,000 miles on it and after Mama talked to him and my wife and I traded in the two old 1964 Novas we were driving, we ended up paying $1,995.00. Boy, what I would do to get that car back.

R24-Bob McDonald says: Looks the same as R23 except the dealer's name is Sandhills Chevrolet. Must have been before Russell-Bennett. Maybe in the late '40s. Ken Smith says: Sandhills Chevrolet and was located on Fayetteville Road across from the side of where Robert Snookie Coleman's Service station is today. Sandhills! It became Russell Bennet right before they moved to their new facility out on 74 By-Pass. That's where I bought my first new car the year I got married. It was a 1969 Rally Nova, 2 Door Hard Top, 3 Speed in the floor, 350 cu. in. 5.7 L V8 with four-barrel carburetor that came standard with the SS option. We bought the first of 1970 and it was the last of two on the showroom floor there on 74 By-Pass. It had about 1,000 miles on it and after Mama talked to him and my wife and I traded in the two old 1964 Novas we were driving, we ended up paying $1,995.00. Boy, what I would do to get that car back.
R25-RW Goodman looks like in the background to the left....makes me think this truck is in front of that Esso Station on S Hancock St found in this link: http://www.rockinghamremembered.com/1946DowntownRockingham.html.

R25-RW Goodman looks like in the background to the left....makes me think this truck is in front of that Esso Station on S Hancock St found in this link: http://www.rockinghamremembered.com/1946DowntownRockingham.html.
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R26
R27-E Franklin St I believe - water tower in the distance - noticed that Gulf sign on the building on the right.

R27-E Franklin St I believe - water tower in the distance - noticed that Gulf sign on the building on the right.
R28-Bob McDonald says: Covington Sinclair Gas Station of the '40s on the left as you rolled into R'ham across from the Chevy Dealer. It was torn down and Robert Coleman later erected a modern full service gas station where attendants and Robert ran to your car when you pulled in. They threw up your hood, checked your fluid levels, cleaned your windshield, and sent you out with a full tank of gas. Harry Singleton says: I believe, actually the old Sinclair at the corner of Lawrence St. and E. Washington St. I used to sneak down there when I bagged groceries for Mr. Infinger at the A & P and get a Coke bottled, of course. Hallum`s furniture was on the opposite corner. A great collection of pictures, by the way.

R28-Bob McDonald says: Covington Sinclair Gas Station of the '40s on the left as you rolled into R'ham across from the Chevy Dealer. It was torn down and Robert Coleman later erected a modern full service gas station where attendants and Robert ran to your car when you pulled in. They threw up your hood, checked your fluid levels, cleaned your windshield, and sent you out with a full tank of gas. Harry Singleton says: I believe, actually the old Sinclair at the corner of Lawrence St. and E. Washington St. I used to sneak down there when I bagged groceries for Mr. Infinger at the A & P and get a Coke bottled, of course. Hallum`s furniture was on the opposite corner. A great collection of pictures, by the way.
R29

R29
R30-John says: This place was located right below the Court-House, on the right going south. The white building was a Garage or Machine shop. The brick building was a Car Parts Store, I would go in them on my Paper Route every day. I can't remember the names of them, I want to say the Parts store was called Smith Auto Parts. Tess Ann Jones says: I think R-30 was my dad's store the white part threw me for a minute but I am pretty sure it is the store. The white part was taken down . The Smith's had a Dodge Dealership on one side many years ago and Smith Auto Parts on the other. Later it became just my dad's which was S&S NAPA and in the back was his brother Don's S&S Wheel. Harry is right about Sinclair's that building still stands today and is for sale it has not changed a lot in the way it looks. John also says: I was just sitting here thinking about the parts store, R-30, and the name Shepards Auto Parts, popped in my mind, so, now I'm not sure which one it is. John says: Tess is also right, I used to go in there in 1965 and buy parts. when you've been gone for 40 yrs. and don't hear these names, they tend to slip from your memory, so, thanks to both of you.

R30-John says: This place was located right below the Court-House, on the right going south. The white building was a Garage or Machine shop. The brick building was a Car Parts Store, I would go in them on my Paper Route every day. I can't remember the names of them, I want to say the Parts store was called Smith Auto Parts. Tess Ann Jones says: I think R-30 was my dad's store the white part threw me for a minute but I am pretty sure it is the store. The white part was taken down . The Smith's had a Dodge Dealership on one side many years ago and Smith Auto Parts on the other. Later it became just my dad's which was S&S NAPA and in the back was his brother Don's S&S Wheel. Harry is right about Sinclair's that building still stands today and is for sale it has not changed a lot in the way it looks. John also says: I was just sitting here thinking about the parts store, R-30, and the name Shepards Auto Parts, popped in my mind, so, now I'm not sure which one it is. John says: Tess is also right, I used to go in there in 1965 and buy parts. when you've been gone for 40 yrs. and don't hear these names, they tend to slip from your memory, so, thanks to both of you.
R31-Going up E Washington St into Rockingham. Notice the bus station on the left and Benoist Cut Rate Grocery...wonder if that is where Homer Benoist started.

R31-Going up E Washington St into Rockingham. Notice the bus station on the left and Benoist Cut Rate Grocery...wonder if that is where Homer Benoist started.
R32-Bob McDonald says: The City Barbershop located beside R'ham FIRE dept. Mr. Brown had the 1st chair on the left and cut my hair. 3rd chair on the left was Barber Lewis Smith (RHS-Class of '65). Lewis and I were in the Hamlet unit of the N.C. National Guard together. 1st Sargent Dan Long became so frustrated when most showed up for drill with long hair. He made Lewis report with his shears and cut hair for the first hour. Dan also made us give him $1. The City Barbershop's going rate was $1.50. Everyone quit going to Lewis on Friday & waited to see him at the drill meeting. Mr. Brown looks like the barber standing beside the lady. Anyone agree?

R32-Bob McDonald says: The City Barbershop located beside R'ham FIRE dept. Mr. Brown had the 1st chair on the left and cut my hair. 3rd chair on the left was Barber Lewis Smith (RHS-Class of '65). Lewis and I were in the Hamlet unit of the N.C. National Guard together. 1st Sargent Dan Long became so frustrated when most showed up for drill with long hair. He made Lewis report with his shears and cut hair for the first hour. Dan also made us give him $1. The City Barbershop's going rate was $1.50. Everyone quit going to Lewis on Friday & waited to see him at the drill meeting. Mr. Brown looks like the barber standing beside the lady. Anyone agree?

R33-Howard Richardson says: Is the old Rockingham Post Office, and Fed. Court House. About late 20s to late 60s.

R33-Howard Richardson says: Is the old Rockingham Post Office, and Fed. Court House. About late 20s to late 60s.
R34-The Friendly Strand Theatre on the left at the Square.

R34-The Friendly Strand Theatre on the left at the Square.
R35-I would say coming into Rockingham on E Washington St with the Richmond Threatre on the right...notice the direction sign for No 1 pointing to the next left.

R35-I would say coming into Rockingham on E Washington St with the Richmond Threatre on the right...notice the direction sign for No 1 pointing to the next left.
R36-Bob McDonald sarcastically says: A kudzu nursery. I would say one of the churches downtown Rockingham, just don't know which one. Harry Singleton says: the ivy covered church, is First Presbyterian church before it moved to its present location on Fayetteville Rd. I think the move took place in `60 or `61. It was located at Randolph and E. Washington Streets next to First Methodist. John says: Mr. Infinger, now there's a name I haven't heard in 40 yrs. Harry is right about the Church, I used to live on Randolph St, I remember seeing the Church, I just couldn't remember where, going up the hill on Randolph, right after you cross the Rail-Road tracks, either, the frist or second house on the right, lived a short-heavy-set Man named Ish Manwade, I think he was a cook at the Corner Cafe, he walked to work every day, and would pass our apartment, he was very pleasent and alway's spoke to me or my Mom, this was around 1952.

R36-Bob McDonald sarcastically says: A kudzu nursery. I would say one of the churches downtown Rockingham, just don't know which one. Harry Singleton says: the ivy covered church, is First Presbyterian church before it moved to its present location on Fayetteville Rd. I think the move took place in `60 or `61. It was located at Randolph and E. Washington Streets next to First Methodist. John says: Mr. Infinger, now there's a name I haven't heard in 40 yrs. Harry is right about the Church, I used to live on Randolph St, I remember seeing the Church, I just couldn't remember where, going up the hill on Randolph, right after you cross the Rail-Road tracks, either, the frist or second house on the right, lived a short-heavy-set Man named Ish Manwade, I think he was a cook at the Corner Cafe, he walked to work every day, and would pass our apartment, he was very pleasent and alway's spoke to me or my Mom, this was around 1952.
R37-Five Points of years ago...coming into Five Points on N Lee St from Honeytown. My input: This photo was taken in the early 50s. That is Five Points - road that the picture was taken from does run from Honeytown - Lee St. Walked those roads many times during my youth. Leftys was in the middle - my uncle John Heavner ran Five Po...ints Barber Shop on the right. Use to be a little store on the right also above that black car. Seagos on the left on old 74 after you would make the turn off of N Lee St . Homer Benoists Five Points Grocery across from there. That main road in view was US 74 - before they diverted it behind Homer's place. That area beside and behind Homers is where Lane Hudson and Mike, Billy and Keith McKenzie grew up. Lot of good memories and glad so many remember that part of Rockingham.

R37-Five Points of years ago...coming into Five Points on N Lee St from Honeytown. My input: This photo was taken in the early 50s. That is Five Points - road that the picture was taken from does run from Honeytown - Lee St. Walked those roads many times during my youth. Leftys was in the middle - my uncle John Heavner ran Five Po...ints Barber Shop on the right. Use to be a little store on the right also above that black car. Seagos on the left on old 74 after you would make the turn off of N Lee St . Homer Benoists Five Points Grocery across from there. That main road in view was US 74 - before they diverted it behind Homer's place. That area beside and behind Homers is where Lane Hudson and Mike, Billy and Keith McKenzie grew up. Lot of good memories and glad so many remember that part of Rockingham.
R38-Could this be the City Lake at Hamlet dam?

R38-Could this be the City Lake at Hamlet dam?
R39-Bob McDonald says: The Roberdel Dam

R39-Bob McDonald says: The Roberdel Dam
R40-John says this was a Cotton Gin in Five Points. Plus, notice all the cotton on top of the building's roof, it's a wonder it didn't burst into flames from internal combustion. I watched this happen one time at the Carolina Paper Mill.We were on strike for a 5 cent raise, we were out front of the ware-house that was stacked with big rolls of uncut tissue paper covered with dust. Hector Cafferta, the General Manager was there trying to get us to go back to work. We were cooking a Catfish stew in a big cast iron wash pot, when the flames just erupted, every body started running to put it out, and I said, Give us the raise or let the Damn Place burn down. They put it out, and I walked away, never to return. Best decision, I ever made.

R40-John says this was a Cotton Gin in Five Points. Plus, notice all the cotton on top of the building's roof, it's a wonder it didn't burst into flames from internal combustion. I watched this happen one time at the Carolina Paper Mill.We were on strike for a 5 cent raise, we were out front of the ware-house that was stacked with big rolls of uncut tissue paper covered with dust. Hector Cafferta, the General Manager was there trying to get us to go back to work. We were cooking a Catfish stew in a big cast iron wash pot, when the flames just erupted, every body started running to put it out, and I said, Give us the raise or let the Damn Place burn down. They put it out, and I walked away, never to return. Best decision, I ever made.
R41-Bob McDonald says: Ledbetter Dam. Mill on the right now converted to residual quarters by cousin Pete Ussery.

R41-Bob McDonald says: Ledbetter Dam. Mill on the right now converted to residual quarters by cousin Pete Ussery.

R42-S Hancock St, Federal Pharmacy Drug Store and the Esso Station.

R42-S Hancock St, Federal Pharmacy Drug Store and the Esso Station.
R43-Beautiful shot of E Washington St I believe - check out those nice light fixtures.

R43-Beautiful shot of E Washington St I believe - check out those nice light fixtures.
R44-County Courthouse.

R44-County Courthouse.
R46

R46
R47-Tess Ann Jones says: This looks like it may have been the old First Baptist Church.

R47-Tess Ann Jones says: This looks like it may have been the old First Baptist Church.
JD1Blewett Falls

JD1Blewett Falls
JD2Bucky Covington Body Shop

JD2Bucky Covington Body Shop
J3Bunker St. in Pee Dee No 1

J3Bunker St. in Pee Dee No 1
JD4City Square

JD4City Square
JD5Court House

JD5Court House
JD6Church on Dale St.

JD6Church on Dale St.
JD7Dodge Hole

JD7Dodge Hole
JD8Downtown

JD8Downtown
JD9Hallums, before McKenzie

JD9Hallums, before McKenzie
JD10Hamlet Depot

JD10Hamlet Depot
JD11Indian Mound

JD11Indian Mound
JD12Albemarle

JD12Albemarle
JD13Ledbetter, I think

JD13Ledbetter, I think
JD14Martha Baum

JD14Martha Baum
JD15Old R'ham Depot

JD15Old R'ham Depot
JD16Pee Dee United Methodist Church

JD16Pee Dee United Methodist Church
JD17R.W. Goodman Mill In Pee Dee

JD17R.W. Goodman Mill In Pee Dee
JD18R'ham High School

JD18R'ham High School
JD19R'Ham, now

JD19R'Ham, now
JD20R'Ham, now

JD20R'Ham, now
JD21R'Ham, now

JD21R'Ham, now
JD22R'Ham,now

JD22R'Ham,now
JD23Rock Quary

JD23Rock Quary
JD24SAFIE. Bill Dennis says: This is Aleo, not Safie. Believe he is right. John says: Bill& Cheryle, I should have caught that, Aleo was my last job in Rockingham, before moving to Fl. I still have my last pay stub in my wallet, it's for June, 1968. I put in 64 hrs.and took home $103.00, I was a Weaver. I went to work for Hudson Pulp & Paper in Palatka, Fl. on 7/8/1968, in Multiwall , a year later they moved it to Hamlet, about 5 miles from my Mom's house in E. R'ham. 12 north st. Now Marigold st. What are the odds of that?

JD24SAFIE. Bill Dennis says: This is Aleo, not Safie. Believe he is right. John says: Bill& Cheryle, I should have caught that, Aleo was my last job in Rockingham, before moving to Fl. I still have my last pay stub in my wallet, it's for June, 1968. I put in 64 hrs.and took home $103.00, I was a Weaver. I went to work for Hudson Pulp & Paper in Palatka, Fl. on 7/8/1968, in Multiwall , a year later they moved it to Hamlet, about 5 miles from my Mom's house in E. R'ham. 12 north st. Now Marigold st. What are the odds of that?

JD25Town Square, 5 or 6yrs. ago.

JD25Town Square, 5 or 6yrs. ago.
JD26Up hill to Pee Dee Elem. School

JD26Up hill to Pee Dee Elem. School
JD27View from 18 Dale St.

JD27View from 18 Dale St.
JD28Where Kellie Pickler worked

JD28Where Kellie Pickler worked
JD29 Johnny D. on Pony

JD29 Johnny D. on Pony
JD30 L&J 1958 Chevy - John says: The pic. of the 58 Truck was taken right after I got it from Mr. Hill, those two Boy's are now 38 &39 yrs. old.

JD30 L&J 1958 Chevy - John says: The pic. of the 58 Truck was taken right after I got it from Mr. Hill, those two Boy's are now 38 &39 yrs. old.
JD31 John says: The road going up the Hill, by the Pee Dee Baptist Church, took our house at 20 Dale st.The Grooms lived above us.Willard, Audrey. Murphy, Peggy,Buster and William. But the road you see here goes up to the old Pee Dee Pentecostal Holiness Church I used to attend.Joel.

JD31 John says: The road going up the Hill, by the Pee Dee Baptist Church, took our house at 20 Dale st.The Grooms lived above us.Willard, Audrey. Murphy, Peggy,Buster and William. But the road you see here goes up to the old Pee Dee Pentecostal Holiness Church I used to attend.Joel.
JD32 Rockingham High School

JD32 Rockingham High School
JD33 John says: The Pic of the Farmer, was taken somewhere between R'ham. & Ellerbe.

JD33 John says: The Pic of the Farmer, was taken somewhere between R'ham. & Ellerbe.
Liquor Stil

Liquor Stil
JohnsJunkNo1-John says: The picture on the wall is the Log Cabin that I was born in, in McColl S.C. The Place was called Gum Swamp. An old Lady delivered me on Christmas eve in 1942, my Dad was in the Army at the time, and was in London England.

JohnsJunkNo1-John says: The picture on the wall is the Log Cabin that I was born in, in McColl S.C. The Place was called Gum Swamp. An old Lady delivered me on Christmas eve in 1942, my Dad was in the Army at the time, and was in London England.

JohnsJunkNo2

JohnsJunkNo2
JohnsJunkNo3

JohnsJunkNo3
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