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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
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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…