On North Dearborn Street north of West Randolph Street.
Constructed as headquarters for the Oliver Typewriter Company, this Chicago School-style building clearly expresses its internal steel frame through a grid-like exterior. Classical cast-iron ornament subtly advertises the company's name and product. . . . — — Map (db m242893) HM
One of Chicago's finest 1920s-era skyscrapers, this building exemplifies the importance of the City's pioneering 1923 zoning ordinance, which encouraged Chicago's distinctive tower-embellished skyline. Designed by one of the City's leading . . . — — Map (db m242105) HM
On South Dearborn Street at West Polk Street, on the left when traveling north on South Dearborn Street.
Attributed to famed architect William Le Baron Jenney, the Rowe Building, a printing arts factory built in 1892, typifies the late nineteenth century Romanesque Revival style.
Renovated in 1980, the Rowe Building is a distinguished member of . . . — — Map (db m47780) HM
On East Jackson Boulevard west of Wabash Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Steger Building was the headquarters for the Steger & Sons Manufacturing Company, who at the turn of the 20th century, were one of the country's most successful piano manufacturers. Located in Chicago's "Music Row," this building was one of a . . . — — Map (db m237447) HM
On East Roosevelt Road west of South Columbus Road, on the right when traveling west.
The "Great Migration" from the South to "the Promised Land" of Chicago brought more African Americans here from Mississippi than any other state, especially during and after World War II. With the migrants came the Delta blues that was the . . . — — Map (db m47901) HM
On South Dearborn Street north of West Polk Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1883, the Donohue Building was the first large printing factory in historic Printing House Row. The Annex was added in 1913. The Donohue Buildings served until 1971 as the headquarters of the M.A. Donohue Publishing Company, a well known . . . — — Map (db m47779) HM
On West Lake Street at North Wells Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lake Street.
Trustees System Service Building
Thielbard and Fugard, architects;
Eugene and Gwen Lux and Edgar Miller, artists
1929-30
This bold Art-Deco style skyscraper, designed by noted Chicago
architects Thielbard and Fugard, is clad with . . . — — Map (db m181570) HM
On West Argyle Street east of North Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This is the most important structure connected to the city’s role in the history of motion pictures. Essanay produced hundreds of early movies, featuring such stars as Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson, and cinema’s first cowboy hero, G.M. “Bronco . . . — — Map (db m187530) HM
On Lake Avenue north of Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
By his buildings great in influence and power; his drawings unsurpassed in originality and beauty; his writings rich in poetry and prophesy; his teachings persuasive and eloquent; his philosophy where, in "form follows function," he summed up all . . . — — Map (db m94373) HM
On West Ainslie east of North Sheridan Road, on the left when traveling west.
Margaret Anderson
Editor and Writer
1886-1973
Margaret Anderson awoke one night
curiously depressed from the realization
that there was nothing inspiring in her life.
As the remedy, she founded the avant-garde
literary . . . — — Map (db m188044) HM
On Madison Street west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
For his commission to create a public sculpture for the Social Security Administration building, Claes Oldenburg selected the baseball bat as an emblem of Chicago's ambition and vigor. The sculpture's verticality echoes the city's dramatic skyline, . . . — — Map (db m243337) HM
Near North Damen Avenue south of West Le Moyne Street, on the right when traveling north.
History: The "Gurgoyle" Fountain was first installed in 1895 and then removed in 1908 to make way for a Jens Jensen designed wading pool. In 2002, the . . . — — Map (db m229462) HM
Near Damen Avenue south of West Le Moyne Street, on the right when traveling north.
Internationally renowned Polish pianist, composer, and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Poland in 1919. Active in the cause of Polish independence during World War I from his Wicker Park headquarters, he led rallies for this cause in public . . . — — Map (db m229345) HM
On West Evergreen Avenue east of Damen Avenue. Reported damaged.
Between the curved steel of the El and the nearest Clark Street hockshop, between the penny arcade and the shooting gallery, between the basement ginmill and the biggest juke in Bronzeville, the prairie is caught for keeps at last.
. . . — — Map (db m233593) HM
On East 61st Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Dewey
Philosopher and educator
1859 - 1952
John Dewey was one of the foremost philosophers of the twentieth
century and a founder of the Laboratory School at the University of
Chicago. He played a role in public life that few . . . — — Map (db m188254) HM
On 24th Street west of 53rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Mary Queen of Heaven Parish was founded in 1911 when more than 100 families of Czech descent living in the middle of Cicero petitioned the Archdiocese of Chicago for a new church.
A building on the northwest corner of 24th Place and 53rd Avenue . . . — — Map (db m245075) HM
On Augusta Street just west of North Ridgeland Avenue, on the right. Reported damaged.
From 1914-17, author Edgar Rice Burroughs and his family lived in this house. Here he did most of his creative Oak Park work, writing at least 10 Tarzan and Mars stories. Although Tarzan of the Apes had been published in All-Story magazine in . . . — — Map (db m199116) HM
On North Kenilworth Avenue at Iowa Street, on the right when traveling north on North Kenilworth Avenue.
In this home
Ernest Hemingway
novelist and journalist
lived his boyhood years
and created his first literary efforts
1906 - 1920 — — Map (db m187757) HM
On North Scoville Avenue at Ontario Street, on the right when traveling south on North Scoville Avenue.
In remembrance of
Ernest M. Hemingway
Author, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize recipient
Born in Oak Park July 21, 1899
Class of 1917
Oak Park & River Forest High School
A gift to the community from the Rotary Club of Oak Park . . . — — Map (db m224824) HM
Field Park and Center bears the name of Eugene Field, one of America's most beloved children's authors. Born on September 2, 1850 in St. Louis, Missouri, Field dabbled in acting and law before settling into a career in journalism.
After . . . — — Map (db m230700) HM
On South Cuyler Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet famous for his lyrical poetry that was often based on mythology and legend. He was considered the most popular American poet of his time, and his work was also appreciated in Europe.
Henry . . . — — Map (db m232682) HM
On Harvey Avenue at Madison Street on Harvey Avenue.
The mural you see to the left, was inspired by the work of Longfellow Elementary School art students in 2000.
Artist Mirtes Zwierzynski together with Longfellow School's art teacher Chris Worley, students, and PTO gathered to create an . . . — — Map (db m235458) HM
On Hayes Street, 0.1 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
Even though Hans Christian Andersen lived over 100 years ago, and wrote tales to relate to children in his day, it's pleasantly surprising how many children (and adults) still find his fairy tales enjoyable. In fact, you are probably more familiar . . . — — Map (db m231250) HM
On Hayes Street, 0.1 miles Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
Did you know Hans Christian Andersen is credited with writing the first ever original fairy tale? Before 1835, all fairy tales were part of folk legend, meaning they had been handed down generation to generation in the oral tradition. Authors like . . . — — Map (db m231251) HM
On Hayes Street, 0.1 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
Did you know that Oak Park's Andersen Park is named for one of the world's most beloved storytellers? Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author of many fairy tales you likely know.
His keen ability to see the world from a child's . . . — — Map (db m230808) HM
Located in the very center of Scoville Park, "Peace
Triumphant” was erected in 1925 to honor the veterans
of World War I who hailed from Oak Park and River
Forest. No tax money was involved in its original
construction, residents raised nearly . . . — — Map (db m189255) HM
This tablet was dedicated September 12, 1920 by Chicago Typographical Union No. 16 in honor of the following members of the organization who made the supreme sacrifice for their country in the World War, 1917-1919
Roy J. Broderson • Frank . . . — — Map (db m245875) WM
On Thatcher Avenue near Belmont Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
[South-facing, western tablet:]
Matthew, a Galilean tax-collector and one of the twelve apostles, was the author of the first Gospel, which he wrote in his native Aramaic for the Jews of his time, probably around 42 A.D. After preaching in . . . — — Map (db m245108) HM
On Pine Avenue at Longcommon Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Pine Avenue.
About the poster: The Federal Arts Project (1935 - 1943) provided employment for artists during the Great Depression and was one of the first U.S. Government programs to support the arts. Poster makers in the program used wood block, silkscreen and . . . — — Map (db m233520) HM
Near South Oak Park Avenue, 0.3 miles south of 41st Street.
A three ton ravaccione marble panel, one of four in the world which contains the face of Christ in reverse relief, was dedicated October 25, 1991.
Weighing over six thousand pounds the marble sculpture measures 8 feet 6 inches tall and 4 feet 6 . . . — — Map (db m247359) HM
On South Main Street at East Grand Prairie Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
The Fife Opera House, located on the second floor of the Fife Hardware Store, was built by David Fife. It operated from 1901-1912.
It seated 700 people on red leather seats, had electric fans and was heated with a coal furnace. There were five . . . — — Map (db m23314) HM
Near East Woodlawn Street east of North Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
During the twenty years Abraham Lincoln attended the DeWitt County Court on the Eighth Judicial Circuit, he and Clifton H. Moore, Clinton’s first resident attorney, developed a deep friendship as well as a mutual law practice.
The two men . . . — — Map (db m24298) HM
Arcola is the birthplace of
Johnny Gruelle
1880-1938
A prolific and versatile
artist and writer
Gruelle is best known
for giving Raggedy Ann
to the children of the world — — Map (db m132031) HM
Even after thirty years of marriage to Bob Moomaw, I was always surprised by his ideas--and this event is another surprise. Bob said there have been sculptures built on more ridiculous concepts than my life--this is not ridiculous--this is my life: . . . — — Map (db m135930) HM
On Curtiss Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Curtiss Street.
The Farmer's and Merchant's Bank Building was built in 1892 for the first bank in Downers Grove. The bank was organized on May 10, 1892. The officers of the bank included Charles Curtiss, President, W.A. Tope, M.D., Vice President, and W.H. Edwards, . . . — — Map (db m60037) HM
Born in Kentucky. Circuit Clerk of Fayette County 1826-56. Adjutant General 1834-39. First talented artist of Illinois. Portrait painter of state officers and legislators. Commissioned by General Assembly to copy portraits of Washington and . . . — — Map (db m42381) HM
Wife, born in Kentucky, and son of James Hall, first Man of Letters in Illinois. State Treasurer 1827-31. President of first state historical society 1827-33. Author of first book of literary style in Illinois 1828. Trustee of Illinois College . . . — — Map (db m42388) HM
On Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Young Lincoln said of his own ambitions, "...I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed by my fellow man, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem."
This representation of Lincoln in bronze at the time he served in the state . . . — — Map (db m42532) HM
Near Carter Drive at Public Square, on the right when traveling east.
In the late summer of 1963, four musicians from Liverpool, England — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — collectively known as the Beatles, were poised to conquer pop culture and music history. With three hit . . . — — Map (db m166711) HM
On Young Street east of Partridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
Stephen and Hannah Markham were neighbors of the Weeks family and leaders in the Nauvoo community. In 1844 they invited Eliza R. Snow to live in their home. Here in an unfinished attic room, Eliza wrote her last poem before moving from Nauvoo. . . . — — Map (db m244542) HM
On Park Avenue, 0.1 miles east of East Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The impressive limestone cave located along the Ohio River is one
of the most compelling features of Cave-in-Rock State Park. With a
reputation as a robber's den and outlaw hideout, the cave looms large
in popular folk tales of the Illinois . . . — — Map (db m161218) HM
On East Jourdan Street (Illinois Route 33) at North Van Buren Street (Illinois Route 130), on the right when traveling west on East Jourdan Street.
(left panel:)The Statue
Burl Icle Ives (1909-1995)
"The Wayfaring Stranger" was born near Hunt City, Illinois. Ives was an Oscar Award winning actor and folk singer. Best known music "Holly Jolly Christmas" . . . — — Map (db m152510) HM
On Stolp Avenue at Galena Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Stolp Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Designed by Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger in 1928, it was the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. . . . — — Map (db m94241) HM
On South River Street at West Downer Place, on the right when traveling north on South River Street.
This 1924 building is one of the significant Prairie style designs by George Grant Elmslie. It reflects some of the best features of the Prairie style, such as openings with terra cotta ornament, and the incorporation of sculpture into the design, . . . — — Map (db m170249) HM
On Galena Boulevard east of Stolp Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Theatres designed in the early 20th century featured deep stages for vaudeville and other live entertainment. When silent movies became popular, vaudeville acts frequently preceded the movie, so the deep stages were still necessary. With the . . . — — Map (db m94216) HM
On East 3rd Street east of South Kellogg Street, on the left when traveling east.
Carl Sandburg, poet and historian, was born in this modest three-room cottage
on January 6, 1878. He was the son of a Swedish immigrant railroad worker. Carl
attended Lombard College in Galesburg, and his first poetry was published in
this town. . . . — — Map (db m150543) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of South Kellogg Street, on the left when traveling east.
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967), the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Lincoln biographer, was born in the adjacent three-room cottage and grew up in Galesburg. The Illinois prairie landscape of his childhood provided imagery used in his writings, prose, . . . — — Map (db m150544) HM
On South Kellogg Street north of East Simmons Street, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by C. W. & George L. Rapp, built 1915-16 for the “princely sum” of $135,000, it opened in August, 1916. Forming part of the “Orpheum Circuit” which included such performers as the Marx Brothers, George Burns and . . . — — Map (db m150567) HM
On North Park Avenue, 0.1 miles Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), born in Waukegan, Illinois, is renowned as one of the most celebrated fiction writers of our time and one of the most important figures in the genre of science fiction and fantasy.
This park, where Bradbury . . . — — Map (db m137380) HM
Near North Park Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Clockwise, from upper left]
Early Life
Ray Douglas Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920. His parents were Leonard Spaulding Bradbury and Esther Marie Moberg. He spent much time during his youth reading at the Carnegie Library, which he . . . — — Map (db m137566) HM
Near Bloomington Avenue (Illinois Route 23) north of North 21st Road/West Main Street (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north.
John Huston Finley was born on a farm east of Grand Ridge and attended Grand
Ridge Elementary School. He graduated from Ottawa High School as valedictorian in
1882, and earned his undergraduate degree at Knox College in 1887. He went on to
Johns . . . — — Map (db m239246) HM
On 7th Street west of Union Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Paul Carus
Born July 18, 1852, Ilsenburg in Harz, Germany
Died February 11, 1919, LaSalle, Illinois
Dr. Paul Carus, who lived and worked at 1307 7th St, LaSalle, Illinois, was editor of the Open Court Publishing Company & The Open . . . — — Map (db m65300) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 6) at Putnam Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Maud Powell's devotion to her violin, her art and humanity made her one of America's most revered and beloved musicians. The great-hearted artist believed strongly that “nothing was ever accomplished without faith and enthusiasm”. Her love for her . . . — — Map (db m185186) HM
On North Park Street (Illinois Route 23) at East Hickory Street, on the left when traveling north on North Park Street.
B. P. O. E. No. 591 The home lodge of George “Honey Boy” Evans America’s Greatest Minstrel "His faults we have written upon the sand, his virtues upon the tablets of Love and Memory." — — Map (db m185152) HM
On West 1st Street east of Peoria Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Violinist Orville Westgor came to
Dixon in the 1920s to direct the
pit orchestra at the new Dixon
Theatre. He later taught music at
Dixon High School, composed the
DHS Loyalty Song, and
established a general music store
at this location in . . . — — Map (db m230769) HM
This nostalgic barn has been restored by volunteers of the Route 66 Association of Illinois Preservation Committee. August 30, 1998 — — Map (db m157025) HM
On West Waupansie Street north of West Mazon Avenue (Illinois Route 17), on the right when traveling north.
The Citizens of Dwight would like to invite you to visit not only the four Historic Landmarks pictured above, but to view the many other historic sites nestled within our village. The Pioneer Gothic Church was built in 1857 and is presently used as . . . — — Map (db m158336) HM
Bob Waldmire was born near Springfield in 1945. His prolonged passion for Route 66 began in 1962 when his parents took the entire family on a motoring trip to California via Route 66. During that trip, Bob fell in love with the Mother Road and all . . . — — Map (db m163377) HM
Designed by Bill Diaz of Pontiac, Illinois, the "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" mural captures the spirit of Atlanta's place on Rt. 66. Located approximately 150 miles from both Chicago and St. Louis, Atlanta occupies a central spot in . . . — — Map (db m160819) HM
On Southwest Arch Street at Northwest Race Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Arch Street.
During the 1890s J.M. Judy operated his grocery store on the first floor of this, the Union Building. As the 70' x 15' mural attests, Mr. Judy also dealt in Queensware, a popular china pattern of the day, notions, and musical merchandise. Bill Diaz . . . — — Map (db m160820) HM
On Southwest Arch Street at Southeast Vine Street (County Route 25), on the right when traveling south on Southwest Arch Street.
"Reisch Beer will Give You Health and Strength" - or so claimed the original "Reisch Beer" mural still faintly visible on the second story, opposite side, of this building. Franz Reisch erected the building in 1894 as an outlet for the product of . . . — — Map (db m160822) HM
On Southwest Arch Street at Northwest Vine Street on Southwest Arch Street.
In the 1920s the place in Atlanta for a cool ice cream soda, a fresh cigar, or a "fancy" candy treat was the Wisteria Café & Confectionary. Using original advertising copy from The Atlanta Argus, Nancy Bennett of Centerville, Iowa designed the . . . — — Map (db m160821) HM
On Memorial Park Road south of 1520 Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Lincoln Chautauqua was a popular educational movement from 1902 to 1937. When Chautauqua came to town, it brought speakers, teachers, musicians and entertainers of the day. The grounds had approximately 100 private cottages with lights, water . . . — — Map (db m159310) HM
On Lincoln Parkway (Old U.S. 66) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Parkway.
Route 66 promised travelers fun and adventure along the road. The Railsplitter Covered Wagon honors Abraham Lincoln in the only town named for him before he became president. It holds the Guinness World Record as the largest covered wagon and . . . — — Map (db m159307) HM
On 8th Street at North Union Street, on the right when traveling east on 8th Street.
This internationally known African-American author (1902-1967) acknowledges in his autobiography The Big Sea that he wrote his first poem while attending Central School here in Lincoln. Ethel Welch, his eighth grade teacher, asked him to write the . . . — — Map (db m105976) HM
William Maxwell (1908-2000), author and editor, lived in this home from 1910-1920. He often returned to this home and Lincoln in his novels and short stories. His Midwestern childhood, particularly his mother's death in the Spanish influenza . . . — — Map (db m106025) HM
On North Water Street north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
During the State Republican convention, local photographer, E. A. Barnwell, owner of the People's Ambrotype Gallery in Decatur, decided to seek out the “biggest” man among the Convention participants. According to oral tradition, Barnwell . . . — — Map (db m183842) HM
On North Franklin Street at E. Prairie Ave. on North Franklin Street.
In December 1849, an unusual event occurred for the lawyers who traveled on the Eighth Circuit. Mrs. Jane Martin Johns had recently moved to Decatur with her husband. She had set up temporary residence in the Macon House when her piano . . . — — Map (db m56906) HM
On West Chestnut Street at South Macoupin Street (State Route 4), on the right when traveling west on West Chestnut Street.
This was the scene at this corner in the years 1926 -1930. The Dippold Drug Store was a thriving business located on this corner during these years when Route 66 ran through Gillespie.
Prominent Gillespie resident, Lincoln Loveless, and his . . . — — Map (db m195484) HM WM
On West 3rd Street just west of Piasa Street (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling east.
Miles Dewey Davis III is noted as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. The son of a successful dental surgeon and music teacher, he was born in Alton, Illinois prior to the family relocating to East St. Louis, Illinois in . . . — — Map (db m144775) HM
On Vandalia Street (Illinois Route 159) just north of Tillotson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Modern Era - War on Terror
M4A1 Carbine
Curly
The kneeling soldier statue represents the homage given to fellow warriors and "Fallen Heroes," past and present, as he or she is "Called to Duty".
WWII - Korean . . . — — Map (db m169639) HM WM
On West Main Street east of South Guernsey Street, on the right when traveling east.
Carl Christian Mose (1903-1973), instructor of modeling at the School of Fine Arts at Washington University was commissioned to design and construct the center piece for the Dorris Fountain in March of 1938.
A youthful terra cotta figure of . . . — — Map (db m148774) HM
On West Main Street just east of South Guernsey Street, on the right when traveling east.
The fountain in front of the Main Entrance of the Collinsville Memorial Public Library was dedicated on May 25, 1938 in honor to Charles H. Dorris by the teachers and students of the Collinsville Unit 10 School District in which he served as the . . . — — Map (db m148773) HM
On West Street (Illinois Route 157) at West Schwarz Street, on the right when traveling east on West Street.
Route 66, the Mother Road, is an American icon that symbolizes romance and freedom of the open road. Born in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first numbered U.S. highways, journeying 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. Today, you can still "get . . . — — Map (db m144542) HM
On North University Drive, 0.3 miles south of New Poag Trail, on the right when traveling south.
The once world-renowned concert venue Mississippi River Festival ("MRF") began as a pioneering experiment in regional cooperation between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the St. Louis Symphony. The Symphony was invited to establish . . . — — Map (db m144301) HM
Charles Henry purchased property behind the present-day library in a beautiful park bordering Judy Creek in the early 1900s. While running a saloon near there, he dreamed of building a theatre. A few years later, he built the "The Imaginary Theatre" . . . — — Map (db m196841) HM
On Collinsville Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Collinsville Street.
[Marker features a set of historic photos and articles:]
[Article from the Edwardsville Intelligencer titled "Glen Carbon: Thriving Mining Village, Edwardsville's Nearest Neighbor"]
Village Government 1989
Left to right: . . . — — Map (db m169613) HM
On Market Street at West 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
Noel Neill acted in almost 100 movies, but she is best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the television series "The Adventures of Superman." Miss Neill, also known as "The First Lady of Metropolis," has been a favorite celebrity guest of . . . — — Map (db m146300) HM
On Market Street north of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oscar Micheaux was an author, film director, and independent producer of more than 40 motion pictures between 1919 and 1948. As America’s first major African-American filmmaker, Micheaux is considered by many as the forerunner of Tyler Perry and . . . — — Map (db m233640) HM
On Market Street north of West 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Joe Shuster & Jerry Siegel, who created the iconic character Superman in 1938.
Robert "Bob" Westerfield, a Metropolis businessman who made the observation that his hometown and Superman's hometown shared the same name of Metropolis. In . . . — — Map (db m233643) HM
On South Side Square (at milepost 0), on the left when traveling east.
Lincoln Photograph. Abraham Lincoln visited the city of Macomb twice in 1858. His first visit lasted from August 25th to August 26th, and it was unexpected. The Randolph House was the place that attracted Abraham Lincoln to Macomb. Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m59987) HM
Little Dorothy was born to Sophie Jewell and Thomas C. Gage, five months later the family was devastated by her death. Shortly after this, Thomas and Sophie left Bloomington for Aberdeen S.D. Dorothy's uncle, L. Frank Baum, named the main character . . . — — Map (db m160313) HM
On East Taylor Street west of South Clinton Street (U.S. 150), on the right when traveling east.
709 E. Taylor St.
Eliel & Malinda
Barber Cottage
Built c. 1852
Vertical Plank Construction
Eliel built the first half of the
Vrooman Mansion for his wife.
Author Harold Sinclair resided here when
he wrote The Horse . . . — — Map (db m183832) HM
On East Grove Street west of South McLean Street, on the right when traveling west.
418 E. Grove St.
Ezra & Barbara
Prince House
Built c. 1855
Victorian Cottage
Ezra was a friend of Abraham Lincoln, and was a
co-founder of the McLean County Historical Society.
Pulitzer Prize winning brothers Paul and
Edgar . . . — — Map (db m183779) HM
On Washington Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
"Herewith is a little sketch...there is not much of it...I suppose, that there is not much of me." Lincoln thus fulfilled Jesse Fell's 1858 request for an autobiography. Catching Lincoln as he emerged from the courthouse, Fell invited . . . — — Map (db m57553) HM
On South Main Street at East Legion Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Built in early 1900, this was the first location of the First National Bank in Columbia. It still has security bars on the windows and houses the original brick bank vault. Main Street and Legion Avenue was long recognized as the center of town and . . . — — Map (db m184617) HM
On North Main Street at East Legion Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Originally built for Columbia Masonic Lodge No. 474, this 1882 building had three stories. The Masons used the two upper floors for meetings, and the first floor
as a refreshment parlor until the 1930s and 40s. It then housed the Columbia Grill . . . — — Map (db m184618) HM
On Baum Road close to Local Road KK, on the left when traveling south.
The Pioneer Mill was a center of early commerce. Often its water wheel ran a saw mill as well as a grist mill. Mills operated at this site for over 100 years. Prior to the War of 1812, much flour was shipped to St.Louis and New Orleans, in the late . . . — — Map (db m140360) HM
On South Main Street just north of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1838, McKendree Moore, with his father, Enoch Moore, owned a mercantile store here, which carried on until the death of McKendree Moore in 1840. The Moore family was one of Waterloo's first settlers. Enoch Moore, born in 1783 in the blockhouse at . . . — — Map (db m140341) HM
On South Main Street just south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
213 South Main Street
Became the headquarters of Harrisonville Telephone Company in 1905 when the Company moved in, occupying one-fourth of the building. At that time, the remaining space was apartments.
As Harrisonville . . . — — Map (db m144220) HM
On South Main Street just south of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Elizabeth and William Sinnhold were the first owners of the land of which the Odd Fellows building sits today. In 1875, M.C. Rodenberger and Wm. Kestner, established M.C. Rodenberger and Company, which made and sold marble and granite monuments, . . . — — Map (db m140519) HM
