The Marion, Illinois Leroy A. Chapter 350 of the Eastern Star was chartered October 14, 1896. Continue reading
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Fire Dept pumper in July 4th parade ca 1915
This photo has no notes but appears to be a July 4th parade in around 1915. If anyone has any further details related to this picture, please inform me.
(Photo from Marion Fire Dept Website)
Keyston Cops as Firemen ca 1959
In the mid 1950’s throught the early 1960’s the Marion Elks Club in cooperation with the Marion Illinois Fire Department would annually promote fire safety. Each year, Elks Club members would dress as Keystone Cops and board the fire engine loaded with fake guns and candy to distribute. The engine would make the rounds of the local schools and hand out candy to the children. Sam Lattuca, my father, would regularly participate in this event. He is shown in the center of this picture pointing the gun. Continue reading
The General Telephone Company building was originally located at 201 N. Van Buren St., and was the one used by the Ohio and Mississippi Valley Telephone Co. The original building was constructed by Joab Goodall, but has been remodeled several times. Continue reading
For a while the Illinois Department of Transportation thought the concrete bridge on Old Creal Springs Road at Crab Orchard Creek was historic because of its design.
But the design isn’t the only thing historic about that bridge site. Continue reading