Marion Illinois History Preservation

1304 W. Main St.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by wcihsJuly 17, 2013

The house at 1304 West Main Street in Marion, Illinois, historically known as the Stotlar House, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Stotlar House is a good local example of two turn of the 20th Century architectural styles. Continue reading →

Cultural and Civic Center

Posted on December 28, 2012 by wcihsJuly 24, 2013

The Orpheum Theater which was operational continuously from 1922 closed its doors in 1971. The city of Marion purchased the property in 1973 and did a complete renovation. Continue reading →

Marion Carnegie Library

Posted on December 28, 2012 by wcihsNovember 3, 2013

Marion Carnegie Library was opened to the public in 1916. It has undergone several renovations in the 92 years since, including a major expansion in 1997 that added 12,000 square feet. Continue reading →

Orpheum Theater 1922-1971

Posted on December 27, 2012 by wcihsNovember 8, 2013

In 1921 the regional theatre firm of Reid, Yemm and Hayes decided to build a showplace that would be the “flagship” of their circuit, which would have the largest seating capacity and stage facility in the area. On January 2, 1922, the first patrons entered and the “Orpheum Theater” was born. Continue reading →

812 N. Market St.

Posted on December 26, 2012 by wcihsAugust 30, 2013

This lot at 812 N. Market St. first became available for development when Joab Goodall subdivided his 300 acre farm that sat just on the north side of the Illinois Central tracks in 1894 and became part of Joab Goodall’s First Addition to Marion. Continue reading →