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Desnoyers Shoe Co.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by editor

See International Shoe Co. 

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John Hay Homes

Posted on October 22, 2013 by editor

The John Hay Homes was a 599-unit public housing complex built in 1940 in Springfield and demolished in 1997. When built, the Hay Homes replaced a slum neighhborhood known as the Badlands, and the townhouse-style complex was designed for middle-class … Continue reading →

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Memorial Medical Center

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Springfield Hospital and Training School. 

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Brother James Court

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See St. James Trade School.

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Howard Austin

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Sangamon County poets.

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‘The Rolling Mill’

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Springfield Iron Co. 

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John Knoepfle

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Sangamon County poets.

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Isaac Diller mansion

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Robert Rudolph. 

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Palmer Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Posted on October 16, 2013 by editor

See Open Air Colony.

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Planes flown by Illinois National Guard, Springfield

Posted on October 13, 2013 by editor

Planes flown by the Illinois Air National Guard based in Springfield: Sept. 30, 1945: 170th Fighter Squadron recognized as Air National Guard unit flying P-51 Mustang 1953: Converts to F-86 Sabre Jet (Corrected; see comments) 1955: Converts to F-84F Thunderstreak … Continue reading →

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