March 27, 1977, The Tempo Department Store in the Westmore Shopping Center in Marion was destroyed by fire Sunday night, with the loss estimated at about $1 million. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Pioneer Daughters honored 1981
The October 1981 meeting of the Williamson County Historical Society honored the Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County, forerunners of the present society. The organization originated in approximately 1935. Pearl Roberts, president gave a resume of the beginnings and included a history of the Pioneer Sons of Williamson County. Continue reading
Rotary Club April 1950
April 1950, Marion Rotary Club photo in front of Methodist Church on W. Main Street taken by Carl Sorgen. Continue reading
This Queen Anne cottage home at 518 S. Market Street today has 3, 768 square feet of living space, five bedrooms and 3 baths. It was originally built in 1903 for Harry A. Grandstaff and his wife Clara. Continue reading
Warren Webster Duncan, of the Williamson County Bar, was born on a farm in Jeffersonville, Lake Creek Township, Williamson County, Illinois, January 21, 1857. Continue reading
