Fish Photos
A shoebox of photographs was given to the Historical Society recently. The majority were unnamed. However, we found ourselves fascinated...

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Apr 23, 20251 min read
Dirty Cups and Saucers
April 16th, 1880 Rural Republican and Vincennes Weekly Sun The editor of the Rural Republican advised her readers to “Lay the overcoat...

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Apr 22, 20253 min read


The Fate of LTHS Buildings
IN THE BEGINNING Lawrenceville high school students attended Old Central on the southeast corner of 12th and Washington Streets facing...

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Apr 21, 20251 min read


March Madness 1982 LTHS vs Monmouth
Thad Hennessy In 1982 Lawrenceville Illinois High School played Monmouth High School in the State Basketball tournament. The Lawrence...

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Apr 18, 20251 min read
Cars of the 20s and 30s
We received a shoe box full of old snapshots and look what we found! C R Wallace on a vintage truck with a spare tire on the side and a...

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Apr 17, 20251 min read


Going Someplace, Boys?
If these boys are planning on running away, they are not going without a goodbye kiss from Mother. Photos from the Madding Collection.

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Apr 16, 20251 min read


March Madness 1982 LTHS vs Herscher
1981-82 State Basketball Simmons and Novesek In 1982 Lawrenceville Illinois High School played Herscher High School in the State...

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Apr 15, 20251 min read


Early Brickyards
Most of the brick made in the county was shaped by the soft mud process in which molds holding one, two, or three bricks were filled with...

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Apr 14, 20251 min read


Favorite Photos
Here are some of our favorite Oil Field Photos. Stop by the research library Monday, Wedneday, or Friday Morning 9-12 to see more. L to...

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Apr 11, 20251 min read


Easter at the Research Library
Thanks to Sherrie Z and Nancy K for curating our Easter Exhibit at the Research Library. Stop by and view it Monday, Wednesday and...

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Apr 10, 20251 min read

