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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1387_center-street-site_Bloomington-IL.html
First brick pavement in the United StatesInnovation to modern highwaysInstalled 1877 by Napoleon B. HeaferThis plaque set in original paving brick and presented to the City of Bloomington May 11, 1968, by Bloomington Junior High School studentsThe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1385_the-home-of-julia-green-scott_Bloomington-IL.html
The home of Julia Green Scott, (Mrs. Matthew T. Scott) seventh President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1909-1913Later home of her daughter, Julia & son-in-law, Carl Vrooman
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1315_illinois-central-r-r_Bloomington-IL.html
"I am now free to make an engagement for the road; and if you think fit you may 'count me in,'" wrote Lincoln to Illinois Central Railroad attorney Mason Brayman in October 1853. In 1851, the Illinois Central Railroad charter had exempted it from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1314_cloverlawn_Bloomington-IL.html
David Davis swapped for the farm just east of here with Normal's founder Jesse Fell. Davis forgiving Fell's debts. Judge Davis was a friend of attorney Abraham Lincoln and the two of them rode the 8th Judicial circuit together, holding court from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1313_lincolns-real-estate_Bloomington-IL.html
"His love of wealth was very weak....he said he had no capacity whatever for speculation and never attempted it."So said attorney friend Joseph Gillespie who once asked Lincoln how much land he owned and why he had never speculated in land. Lincol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1312_william-florville_Bloomington-IL.html
"I am in a little trouble here—-I am trying to get a decree for our 'Billy the Barber' for the conveyance of certain town lots sold to him by Allin Gridley and Prickett...." Lincoln explained that "Billy will blame me, if I do not get the th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1310_the-pike-house_Bloomington-IL.html
"While I am writing speakers are addressing the people from the portico of the Pike House." Thus wrote the correspondent of the Chicago Democrat Press on the morning of May 29, 1856. The Anti-Nebraska Convention was scheduled to meet later that da…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM130Z_risk-of-the-road_Bloomington-IL.html
Illinois Route 66 was dangerous.Curves, crossroads, and bridge abutments doomed many speeding motorists, giving rise to the nickname, "Bloody 66." After World War II, curves were straightened, towns bypassed, and four lanes built to improve safety…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM130X_the-phoenix-block_Bloomington-IL.html
"Herewith is a little sketch...there is not much of it...I suppose, that there is not much of me." Lincoln thus fulfilled Jesse Fell's 1858 request for an autobiography. Catching Lincoln as he emerged from the courthouse, Fell invited Lincoln to m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM130W_the-rounds-block_Bloomington-IL.html
The Rounds Block was built in 1857 by brickmaker S.D. Rounds. Rudolph Richter who was employed by Rounds, is believed to be the architect for the building. Richter was a trained architect who had immigrated to America from Prussia.The Rounds Block…