Marion Hospital 1915-1920
On December 10, 1906, the “Thorne Club Place” was certified as a legally organized corporation by the State of Illinois. The club consisted of five men who created the club as a social gentlemen’s club. The Club was constructed in 1907 and used as a social club and residence by the five men. The Club was located at 601 E. Thorn St. Continue reading
“Based on growth and interest in the 1920s, both physicians and community leaders of Marion recognized the need to provide a hospital for the care of residents of the city of Marion. Continue reading
The city council in a meeting Tuesday afternoon voted to authorize Mayor Crisp to sign a contract with the Central Fire Equipment Company of St. Louis for a new fire truck. Continue reading
The original land grant from the United States of America to Elijah N. Spiller was on July 1, 1841 signed by President John Tyler. Then on October 25, 1849 a parcel containing 61 acres plus was transferred to James P. Thorne. Continue reading