Marion Illinois History Preservation

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 →

519 S. Market St.

Posted on December 26, 2012 by wcihsMarch 7, 2013

519 S. Market ca 1980

One of many Marion homes which have been preserved along historic structural lines but modernized to accommodate today’s living requirements is the home of Attorney and Mrs. Gordon Lambert, 519 South Market Street. Continue reading →