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‘The Old Hay Market’ (photo)

Posted on October 26, 2013 by editor

Springfield’s hay market once was on the northwest corner of Seventh and Jefferson streets. In the background is the pre-1927 Springfield Police Station. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, reprinted in Fever River Research’s study of the proposed site of the Abraham … Continue reading →

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Race riot deaths

Posted on October 12, 2013 by editor

The Springfield race riot of Aug. 14-15, 1908 was unique in that more whites died than blacks. “This was due no doubt to the armed blacks, defending themselves and their interests in the Levee,” reported Carole Merritt in Something So … Continue reading →

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Reisch Brewing Co.

Posted on October 12, 2013 by editor

Update: Under prodding from Springfield breweriana collector Daryl Ponder, a non-profit group, Reisch Charities, resurrected the Reisch Brewing Co.’s flagship brand, Reisch Gold Top Beer, in 2019. The new Gold Top, brewed by younger Reisches from the original family recipe, … Continue reading →

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