On December 1, 1930, the last of Marion’s banks closed its door and there were no banking facilities in our community until the Bank of Marion opened its newly organized institution December 15, 1937. Continue reading
Category Archives: Businesses
From the time that the Goodall Building was built on the north side of the Marion, Illinois Square in 1900 it has housed a restaurant in its lower floors. Continue reading
Dutch Doelitzsch, owner of WDDD radio, built Marion television station WDDD-TV Channel 27. Continue reading
On November 22, 1970, WDDD-FM became Williamson County’s third radio station and the first on FM and in stereo. Continue reading
The Stylart Shoppe was opened in July of 1932 against advice of those who felt that the Depression times did not show much promise for a beginning business enterprise. Continue reading
