The New Process Laundry does not appear to be a long lived business. Very little has been found on the business other than it appears to have functioned right at the turn of the century and was still functional during the writing of the 1905 Souvenir History book when information was gathered together in 1904. Continue reading
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Marion Hospital 1915-1920
On December 10, 1906, the “Thorne Club Place” was certified as a legally organized corporation by the State of Illinois. The club consisted of five men who created the club as a social gentlemen’s club. The Club was constructed in 1907 and used as a social club and residence by the five men. The Club was located at 601 E. Thorn St. Continue reading
The Marion Electric Park is another one of those marvels that was available at the turn of the century in Marion, yet little is known of it. Continue reading
In 1859, Francis M. Westbrook bought a lot on the south side of the square. At the time there was only a small frame building standing there and this is where he started selling his dry goods. Continue reading
Charles Raymond Monroe was born February 16, 1889. Otley A. Monroe was born November 1, 1890 to William S. and Rachel Monroe. Continue reading
