This is what Purvis, Mississippi would look like if Norman Rockwell showed up to "paint the town" in the 50s or 60s. Images are artistic interpretations inspired by actual photos.
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| Ohio Avenue in Purvis |
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| Lamar Theater on the left (burned in 1962) |
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| L to R: Campbell Feed Store, Rexall Drugs, Bank, Lamar County Self Service Grocery |
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| Myatt Brothers Grocery on a Saturday afternoon for the "Jackpot" drawing |
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| Purvis Warehouse (also called Dyar's Feed Store) |
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| Lamar County Bank |
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| Adcock's Sinclair Service Station |
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| Tip's Fast Stop Convenience Store and Service Station |
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| Movie Star of Purvis - a factory that made women's garments |
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| Herrin Ford on Highway 11 as you enter Purvis from the north |
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| Lamar County Courthouse in Purvis |
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| Lamar County Health Department in Purvis |
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| Teachers' Dormitory |
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| Purvis Elementary School built in 1927 |
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| Purvis Junior High School |
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| Purvis High School 1927 - 1961 |
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| Home Economics and Vocational Agriculture Building 1927 - 1962 |
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| Purvis High School 1962 - 2026 |
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| (Old) First Baptist Church in Purvis |
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| (Old) Methodist Church in Purvis |
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| Diem's Diner on Ohio Avenue in Purvis |
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| Southern Depot in Purvis |
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| Whitespot Café on Highway 11 in Purvis |
