Shannon MurphyAug 12, 20202 min readIllinois' Oldest Civil Record Illinois' oldest civil record (1737-1769) was discovered by Nick Perrin in St. Clair county archives in 1890.
Shannon MurphyJul 7, 20203 min readThe Viking Sunstone Boards creak beneath the feet of a Viking warrior as the ship bobs in the water. Waves crash against the bow sending ocean spray into...
Shannon MurphyJun 30, 20202 min readCelebrating with a BangFireworks are a time honnored tradition in celebrations around the world and can trace their origins back to the Han Dynasty in China
Shannon MurphyJun 24, 20202 min readSeventh Generation In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation.
Shannon MurphyJun 20, 20203 min readConstructing a 13th Century Castle Scientist, historians, and craftsmen gather every year to construct a 13th century castle using period knowledge.
Shannon MurphyMay 12, 20204 min readFire at the Arsenal A fire started by a 10 year old boy caused $900,000 in damages and destroyed an estimated 73% of Illinois WWI documents.
Shannon MurphyMay 5, 20202 min readCapitol Art Thieves! Architect Alfred Piquenard brought to the police's attention a string of thefts from the construction site of the new Illinois State Capitol
Shannon MurphyApr 28, 20204 min readExplaining the Capitol's Cost John Cochrane explains to the New State Capitol construction board why the construction is over budget.
Shannon MurphyApr 21, 20203 min readThe Ferguson's Maid Sigrid Nelson, an immigrant from Sweden worked 25 years as a maid in the Ferguson Mansion.
Shannon MurphyApr 14, 20204 min readMasked HistoryA look at how the surgical and N95 mask evolved through history.
Shannon MurphyApr 7, 20205 min readStreet Car War!When you visit the local sites around Springfield IL you may find yourself passing through the intersection of Spring and Allen. It might...
Shannon MurphyNov 5, 20193 min readA Springfield Doctor: Wilbur Condell Wilbur Condell, born the second son of John Shepperd and Arabella Rice Condell in 1849, grew up with one older brother John S. Jr. 1847...
Shannon MurphyNov 4, 20194 min readSpringfield Merchant: John S. Condell Sr. The biography below was compiled through genealogical and historical research. To learn more about John S. Condell Sr and his career see...
