Lawrence Lore
- May 19, 2023
- 1 min
A Bit of Auto History
The April 15th blog entry asked for old auto- related photos. B MacKenzie responded with the two above. The top photo is of his...
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Lawrence Lore
- May 17, 2023
- 1 min
Big Train. . . Little Train
Big Train. . . LIttle Train! The little model train car is a Dorfan "O" gauge car, marked Indian Refining Co., Lawrenceville, Ill. Dorfan...
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Lawrence Lore
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1 min
Wanna buy a Car?
Automobiles were big news in the County in the 1920's. If your neighbor purchased a new car, you would probably read about it in next...
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Lawrence Lore
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min
Railroads and Railroad Towns
The first railway charter granted by the Illinois General Assembly was to the Chicago and Vincennes Railroad in 1835. The demand for...
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Lawrence Lore
- Feb 18, 2023
- 1 min
Family Album
Thanks to J Gray for allowing us to scan these photos.
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Lawrence Lore
- Dec 7, 2022
- 1 min
The Wabash Cannonball
Daily Record March 23, 1971 Another legend is passing from the American scene. The famed “Wabash Cannonball” is headed for the end of...
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