1958 Slot Machine Raid, Williamson County, Illinois

Slot Machine Raid ca 1953 shown are Jack Stephens and Yabe Edwards

Slot Machine Raid ca 1953 shown are Jack Stephens and Yabe Edwards

A raid into unspecified establishments in the city around 1958 yielded this large pile of scrap when the Marion Police Department was done with it. Shown are OfficerJack Stephens and Chief of Police Charles Edwards, both Marion residents.

(Photo courtesy of Williamson County Historical Society)

Historic Architecture of Marion

A brochure reflecting the architectural style and history of several of Marion’s homes, business and civic buildings. This brochure was created at the College of Technical Careers, Quigley Computer Graphics Laboratory, Southern Illinois University. Funding was provided by the Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Williamson County Tourism Council, City of Mairon, Illinois.

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