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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPCB_wings-over-great-lakes_North-Chicago-IL.html
Early aviation at Great Lakes included both pilot training and schools for enlisted Aviation Quartermasters, Machinists Mates, Aviation Armorers, and Ordinancemen [sic]. The first pilots were from among wealthy Illinois families who not only encou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPC8_fighting-tradesmen_North-Chicago-IL.html
During World War I, the Public Works Department at Great Lakes was tasked with the original construction of new facilities. Originally, Public Works was to use local civilian contractors. The problem, however, was that patriotic tradesmen joined t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMORO_lincoln-douglas-debate_Galesburg-IL.html
On October 7, 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephan A. Douglas met in Galesburg for the fifth of seven joint debates. From a platform erected along the east side of Old Main on the Knox College campus, Lincoln said: "He is blowing out the moral lights…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOR6_lindley-sign-post-forest_Danville-IL.html
2,835 miles to Watson Lake's Signpost Forest
First sign placed by Carl K. Lindley of Danville, Illinois 1942
Presented to you by the Town of Watson Lake to mark the opening of Your Signpost Forest in 2010
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOQB_the-temple-danville-usa_Danville-IL.html
"The Temple" - Plaque Completed in 1901, the Temple Building occupied this site for 100 years. In 1879 members of the Olive Branch Lodge bought the corner lot at Vermilion and North Streets for a new Masonic Temple. The building was financed and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOJS_cherry-mine-disaster_Arlington-IL.html
Just north of town are remnants of the Cherry Coal Mine, where 259 miners lost their lives in one of the worst mine disasters in United States history.
The St. Paul Coal Company began mining coal at Cherry in 1905 and by 1909 was mining 300,000…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOA2_dixie-highway_Hoopeston-IL.html
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNDV_auditorium-building_Chicago-IL.html
The extraordinary engineering talent of Dankmar Adler and the architectural genius of Louis Sullivan created this building to reflect the cultural maturity of Chicago. Combining hotel and office space with a splendid theater, the Auditorium was a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN40_georgetown-area-honor-roll_Georgetown-IL.html
Editor's Note: The centermost portion of this memorial was dedicated as a World War II Honor Roll in 2006. As late as 2010, additions were made to make this a memorial to all Georgetown, Illinois veterans. The panels are listed here in sequential …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN1M_shimer-college_Mt-Carroll-IL.html
Mount Carroll Seminary was founded as a coeducational institution in 1853 by Frances Ann Wood (later Mrs. Shimer). After the Civil War, enrollment was limited to women. Rechartered in 1896 as the Frances Shimer Academy of the University of Chicago…