Marion Illinois History Preservation

Interstate 57

Posted on December 20, 2012 by wcihsJanuary 24, 2014

“Interstate 57, originally called Federal Aid Interstate 4, brought the nation to Williamson County’s driveway. Continue reading →

West Main Street

Posted on December 20, 2012 by wcihsDecember 20, 2012

These are a collection of pictures taken on West Main Street. The one taken in front of the High School was years before the addition including the new gym was added in 1948.

(Photos courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society, Carl Sorgen Collection)

1912, Storm Causes Damage April 21

Posted on December 18, 2012 by wcihsOctober 8, 2014

Only one week after the Titanic’s sinking, natural disaster swept over Williamson County. At 6 P.M on April 21, 1912 a tornado with accompanying high winds did serious damage to the town of Bush destroying 22 two story homes, a railroad roundhouse and a store with 18 casualties. Continue reading →

Around the Square

Posted on December 18, 2012 by wcihsDecember 18, 2012

These pictures are a collection of different shots taken of buildings on the Square over 100 years. There will undoubtedly be more added to this over time.

(Photos from 1905 Souvenir Book, WCHS, Ron Emery, Williamson County Historical Society)

Views from the Square

Posted on December 17, 2012 by wcihsDecember 18, 2012

When I ran across this bunch of pictures I just had to put them together. Apparently shooting pictures from the square has been a popular favorite thru history. Continue reading →