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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRQ_lockport-city-hall_Lockport-IL.html
National Historic District Registered 1975
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRL_war-memorial_Lockport-IL.html
Erected in honor of all citizens of Lockport community who served in the Armed Forces in World War II and in memory of those listed below who lost their lives while in the service of our country Harold Adamson · Hugh Allison · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRI_abraham-lincoln_Lockport-IL.html
While serving in the State Legislature, Abraham Lincoln voted in support of the I&M Canal. Having traveled by several modes of transport, he understood the value of the proposed canal to Illinois and the entire nation. (Marker Number 1.)
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRG_william-schuler_Lockport-IL.html
To George Gaylord I started driving mules in 1885 when I was about fourteen years old. When traveling from Lockport to Chicago, you went against the current, and it would take five husky mules to pull the boat at around two miles an hour. To Jos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRC_george-gaylord_Lockport-IL.html
I ran a successful business in Lockport, but no one was more prosperous than Hiram Norton. Over several decades, he capitalized on the canal's potential, negotiated exclusive rights to the water power, and expanded his milling operations. To Abra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RR8_illinois-michigan-canal-office_Lockport-IL.html
In 1837 the town of Lockport was laid out by the Illinois and Michigan Canal commissioners and a residence-office was built. The first floor of the permanent structure was completed in 1837, and became headquarters for construction and administrat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQW_lockport-works-world-war-ii-memorial_Lockport-IL.html
Erected in honor of all employes [sic] of Lockport Works who served in the Armed Forces in World War II and in memory of those listed below who lost their lives while in the service of our country Harold A. Adamson · La Verne Bun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQS_old-congregational-church_Lockport-IL.html
Donated to the Lockport Township Park District by Lockport Youth Center, Inc. on February 21, 1955 Restored and Dedicated June 12, 1988 ———————— National Historic District 1840 Registered …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQO_the-lockport-station_Lockport-IL.html
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Railroad Landmarks Today the structure is owned by Metra and has been refurbished, preserved and protected by the City of Lockport, Illinois. The depot is used by Metra trains on its H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQK_whittling-their-time-away_Lockport-IL.html
While traveling along the I&M Canal, workers had some free time. Often, they used pocket knives to whittle items, like a switch, to make the time move faster. They were "whittling their time away." Find the canal worker who might have enough time…
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