Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Daily Times

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021

1. The Daily Times Marker

Inscription.
Established as The Constitutionalist in 1844

The ninth oldest daily newspaper in the State of Illinois

Member
Small Newspaper Group, Inc.
With other publications in: Kankakee, Illinois; Moline, Illinois;
LaPorte, Indiana; Rock Island, Illinois; Streator, Illinois
Rochester, Minnesota; Pacific Palisades, California

This building, located at
110 West Jefferson Street, Ottawa, Illinois
was dedicated in 1939.
The building is an example of Art Moderne Architecture and one of the
few examples of this style in Ottawa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 41° 20.882′ N, 88° 50.506′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker is on West Jefferson Street west of Columbus Street (Illinois Route 23), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W Jefferson St, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Slept Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Abraham Lincoln was entertained (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 W. Jefferson St. (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Washington Square (about 400 feet away); First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (about 400 feet away); LaSalle County Civil War Soldiers Memorial (about 400 feet away); Jim Gray's Escape to Freedom (about 500 feet away); In Memory of W.R. Foster (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Regarding The Daily Times. The newspaper, now known as The Times, continues to occupy the building. It is now owned by Shaw Media.

Additional keywords. The Daily Times

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021

2. The Daily Times Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.