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The Capital City Band was one of two bands that were merged to form the Springfield Municipal Band in 1933. See Louis Lehmann (band director).

The Illinois Watch Factory Band, founded in 1881, was one of two bands that were merged to form the Springfield Municipal Band in 1933. See Louis Lehmann (band director).

See Louis Lehmann (band director).

Theaters owned by the Taylorville-based Frisina Amusement Corp. competed with those operated by Springfield’s own Kerasotes Theaters for most of the 20th century. For more information, see Esquire theater.

Charles E. Planck (1842-1917) may have been mistreated by history. See The death of Fido, the Lincoln family dog.

The Midland Ordnance Plant was the name sometimes given to the north half of what later became generally known as the Sangamon Ordnance Plant, located along U.S. 36 west of Illiopolis. See Sangamon Ordnance Plant.

The Oak Ordnance Plant was the original name of the north half of what later became known generally as the Sangamon Ordnance Plant, located along U.S. 36 west of Illiopolis. See Sangamon Ordnance Plant.

Rev. John Brockmeier (1894-1976) was considered Springfield’s “labor priest.” Brockmeier was one of the most visible clergymen in central Illinois for three decades, starting while he was pastor of the former St. Barbara Parish in the 1930s. He began broadcasting … Continue reading →

See Serial murderers.

See Serial murderers.