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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28ZD_logan-day-1914_Murphysboro-IL.html
Murphysboro celebrated its first Logan Day on August 3, 1914. This was Illinois' second Logan Day, the first occurred in Chicago in 1897. Logan Day brought 25,000 people to Murphysboro. Among the attendees were Illinois Governor Edward F. Dunne, w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28KK_eugene-debs-and-old-mchenry-county-jail_Woodstock-IL.html
The 1894 Pullman Strike and boycott of Pullman railcars led by the American Railway Union involved 250,000 workers in 27 states. It paralyzed much of the nation's rail system and directly led to the establishment that year of a national Labor Day.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27O7_washington-block_Chicago-IL.html
At the time of its construction, in the aftermath of the Fire of 1871, this was one of the city's tallest buildings. Its limestone facades feature ornate Victorian-style details; its lobby includes a unique curving hardwood staircase. Structurally…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27O5_augustus-garrett_Chicago-IL.html
Early church leader and Chicago Mayor with his wife, Eliza whose gifts established Garrett Theological Seminary.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27O3_116-w-euclid_Arlington-Heights-IL.html
Built in 1859 by Elijah Amasa Allen. In 1888 Eugene Berbecker, foster son of E.A. Allen Became Owner. Berbecker Park is named in his honor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27O2_609-n-dunton_Arlington-Heights-IL.html
Built in 1865 by James Shirra. This same year he opened a Grist Mill at 102 N. Arlington Heights Road and Wing Street.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27LM_king-neptune_Anna-IL.html
Raised by Patty Boner, West Frankfort; given to Navy recruiter Don Lingle, Anna; and auctioned by L. Oard Sitter, Anna around the State of Illinois for over $19,000,000 in WW II War Bonds
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27LK_third-church-building_Chicago-IL.html
Burned in the Great Chicago Fire, 1871.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27DB_w-w-i-memorial-davidson-park-a-war-memorial_Elgin-IL.html
In honor of all from Elgin who served during the 1914 - World War - 1918.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26PU_waukegan-u-s-s-maine-memorial-a-war-memorial_Waukegan-IL.html
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th, 1889
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
(Lower tablet:)
Dedicated to Ben L. Jones Camp
No. 50 United Spanish War Veterans