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Lithuanian radicals in Sangamon County

Posted on April 3, 2015 by editor

Excerpted from the introduction to “Leftist Lithuanians,” an entry  on the blog Lithuanians in Springfield, lllinois, written by Sandy Baksys: From the beginning of 1930s through the late 1950s, Springfield seems to have been home to the “Lithuanian Lodge,” the local … Continue reading →

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Senate Theater

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Lincoln Theater

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Vaudette Theater

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Princess Theater

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Gaiety Theater

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Harry Thornton, theater manager

Posted on March 30, 2015 by editor

See The potato matinee of 1925.

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Richard Orr (farm reporter)

Posted on March 26, 2015 by editor

Richard Orr, longtime rural affairs writer for the Chicago Tribune, grew up in Buffalo. See entry on Buffalo.

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Dr. Leeds’ gold coin trove, Buffalo

Posted on March 24, 2015 by editor

See entry on Buffalo, Ill.

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The Blue Danube (restaurant)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by editor

See The political rise of the Adamitis & Yacubasky families.

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