Historical Markers and War Memorials in O''Fallon, Illinois
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O'Fallon is in St. Clair County
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On West State Street just west of South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1903/04, this building was home to the First National Bank, 1904 - 1960. It was remodeled in 1922 to its present appearance which included the addition of a distinctive outdoor clock. This was the first home of the O'Fallon Public Library . . . — — Map (db m148597) HM
On West State Street just west of North Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The oldest still intact building in downtown O'Fallon was erected in 1863 by Levi Simmons to replace an earlier one destroyed by fire on this site. Originally a general store, over the years it has seen use as a saloon, hotel, post office, grocery, . . . — — Map (db m148591) HM
On East 1st Street, 0.1 miles east of South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1914 by Budina Bros. for O'Fallon physician Herman T. Bechtold, this building housed various businesses over the years, including Dr. Bechtold's office. Its best known tenants, however, were the U.S. Post Office for which it was built, 1914 . . . — — Map (db m148569) HM
On East State Street just west of North Vine Street, on the right when traveling west.
O'Fallon's first theater built exclusively for motion pictures, the 500 seat State Theatre was built in 1937. It was here that O'Fallonites watched countless movies including those of O'Fallon native William Holden and the nephew of O'Fallon . . . — — Map (db m148588) HM
On East 1st Street, 0.1 miles east of South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1907 for O'Fallon physician Herman T. Bechtold, this building originally housed Samuel E. McGeehon's Grocery & Hardware store until 1926 when it became the home of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A & P) through 1940. O'Fallon's first . . . — — Map (db m148566) HM
On East State Street just west of North Vine Street, on the right when traveling west.
Except during Prohibition, this building has been a saloon or tavern since it was built in the late 19th century. In 1920, it was purchased by Stephen and Emily "Ma" Rush as a soft drink parlor, later a confectionery and ice cream parlor. It was . . . — — Map (db m148579) HM
On East State Street just east of North Vine Street, on the right when traveling west.
When it was built in 1908 by Joseph Taylor, this building, known as the Opera House, was considered "the wonder of the area." From its opening in 1909 until 1940, O'Fallonites were treated to public events, motion pictures and live shows - traveling . . . — — Map (db m148574) HM
On West 1st Street west of South Cherry Street, on the left when traveling west.
This building is home to O'Fallon's oldest existing business, established in 1894 by Mathias Schwarz as Schwarz Furniture & Undertaking. A hearse and carriage barn with elevator was built in the rear in 1909, and a funeral chapel was located next . . . — — Map (db m152563) HM
On East Wesley Drive at Prairie Crossing when traveling west on East Wesley Drive.
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Harry S. Truman, 1945