Illinois' Oldest Civil Record
Illinois' oldest civil record (1737-1769) was discovered by Nick Perrin in St. Clair county archives in 1890.
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Fire 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.
Capitol 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
Explaining the Capitol's Cost
John Cochrane explains to the New State Capitol construction board why the construction is over budget.
The Ferguson's Maid
Sigrid Nelson, an immigrant from Sweden worked 25 years as a maid in the Ferguson Mansion.
Street 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...
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