I ran across this Gimpses of Life article, by Homer Butler, written about 1965 that details some specifics of the old Williamson County Court House that I was unaware of. Continue reading
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Duncan-Baker Hardware Co, 306 Public Square, 1920’s
In 1879, Martin L. Baker formed a partnership with John H. Duncan and engaged in the retail hardware and furniture trade. The business of the firm prospered and in the fall of 1903 the business was incorporated under the name of Duncan-Baker Hardware Co., capital stock $30,000.00; a branch store established at Johnston City and a jobbing department added. Duncan was president and Baker served as Secretary and Treasurer of said corporation. Continue reading
Marion, Illinois was first served with electricity only 10 years after Thomas Edison started the first central electrical generating station in New York City, when the Marion Street Light and Street Railway Company was chartered on June 15, 1891. Continue reading
Marion, Illinois was first served with electricity only 10 years after Thomas Edison started the first central electrical generating station in New York City, when the Marion Street Light and Street Railway Company was chartered on June 15, 1891 in Marion, Illinois. Continue reading
