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General, It Didn't Play in Peoria: Missed Chances of a Middle American Town
in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 160 page(s),
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But...
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could have made...
“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could have made it a Chicago or a St. Louis. Charles Lindbergh, for example, first approached Peoria for backing for his historic flight, but the town’s moneymen refused him and his Spirit of Peoria, perhaps losing a chance at the airline industry as well.
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American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Greg Wahl and Charles Bobbitt
Place Discussed
Illinois, Peoria, IL
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Illinois History, An Overview, 1, Before the White Man
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, Associated Educators, in Illinois History, An Overview, 1 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 23 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features American Indians.
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, Associated Educators, in Illinois History, An Overview, 1 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 23 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features American Indians.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom, Associated Educators
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Topic / Theme
American History, Pre-Columbian Americas, to 1492, American Indians, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
Illinois
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Illinois History, An Overview, 4, From Territory to Statehood
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 4 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the story of Illinois from territory to statehood.
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 4 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
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This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the story of Illinois from territory to statehood.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
Arthur St. Clair, 1734-1818
Topic / Theme
Admission of states to U.S., American Indians, Indian raids, Treaties, Settlements, War, War of 1812, American History, Early National Era (1790–1828), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
Illinois
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Illinois History, An Overview, 5, Pioneer Life
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 5 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 25 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features pioneer life in Illinois.
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 5 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 25 mins
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This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features pioneer life in Illinois.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Topic / Theme
Clergy, Domestic life, Frontier and pioneer life, Geophysical features, Physical health, Schools, Settlements, Transportation, Travel, American History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
Illinois
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Illinois History, An Overview, 9, Illinois Thrives on Agriculture and Industry, 1865-1900
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 9 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois' agriculture and industry.
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 9 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois' agriculture and industry.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
Jane Addams, 1860-1935, John Peter Altgeld, 1847-1902, Ulysses Simpson Grant, 1822-1885, John McAuley Palmer, 1817-1900
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, Cities, Demographics, Fairs and festivals, Wildfires, Industry, Labor disputes, Population growth, Schools, State constitutions, Chicago Fire, October 8-10, 1871, Haymarket Incident, May 4, 1886, Pullman Rail Strike, 1894, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, May-Oct, 1893, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Industrializat...
Agriculture, Cities, Demographics, Fairs and festivals, Wildfires, Industry, Labor disputes, Population growth, Schools, State constitutions, Chicago Fire, October 8-10, 1871, Haymarket Incident, May 4, 1886, Pullman Rail Strike, 1894, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, May-Oct, 1893, American History, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
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Illinois
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Images of America, Around Shabbona
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012), 128 page(s),
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Nestled on the southern edge of the timber, the town that Shabbona would become grew rapidly but then slowed by not having a railroad. John Ray, John Palm, and Charles Stevens made an agreement with F.E. Hinckley, president of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad, for the purpose of locating the depot and suitable sidetrac...
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Nestled on the southern edge of the timber, the town that Shabbona would become grew rapidly but then slowed by not having a railroad. John Ray, John Palm, and Charles Stevens made an agreement with F.E. Hinckley, president of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad, for the purpose of locating the depot and suitable sidetracks in exchange for eight acres of land. John Palm generously gave the undivided one-half interest in 40 acres of land for a village pla...
Nestled on the southern edge of the timber, the town that Shabbona would become grew rapidly but then slowed by not having a railroad. John Ray, John Palm, and Charles Stevens made an agreement with F.E. Hinckley, president of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad, for the purpose of locating the depot and suitable sidetracks in exchange for eight acres of land. John Palm generously gave the undivided one-half interest in 40 acres of land for a village plat besides giving the right-of-way through 160 acres to the railroad company. His gift to the railroad was double that of any other individual and was the means of inducing others to give. He also gave away a number of lots to encourage the growth and settlement of the village.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by Nancy Fleming Pardridge
Place Discussed
Illinois, Shabbona, IL
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Images of America, Chippiannock Cemetery
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
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Built on a ridge named for the great Native American spirit Manitou, Chippiannock Cemetery has honored the dead of Rock Island County for over 150 years. Chippiannock, which means "village of the dead" in the Sauk and Fox languages, is truly a village. People from all walks of life are buried in the majestic rolli...
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Built on a ridge named for the great Native American spirit Manitou, Chippiannock Cemetery has honored the dead of Rock Island County for over 150 years. Chippiannock, which means "village of the dead" in the Sauk and Fox languages, is truly a village. People from all walks of life are buried in the majestic rolling grounds. From railroad and lumber barons to blacksmiths and riverboat captains, here one will find the people who made this land alo...
Built on a ridge named for the great Native American spirit Manitou, Chippiannock Cemetery has honored the dead of Rock Island County for over 150 years. Chippiannock, which means "village of the dead" in the Sauk and Fox languages, is truly a village. People from all walks of life are buried in the majestic rolling grounds. From railroad and lumber barons to blacksmiths and riverboat captains, here one will find the people who made this land along the Mississippi River thrive. Upon stepping through the gates of Chippiannock, one finds memorials to the dead, ranging from artistic and stately to simple or humble. Each stone tells a story-whether it is a cenotaph in honor of Civil War major general John Buford or the two Dimick children who passed away on the same day in 1878 of diphtheria. Today Chippiannock remains an active, "living" cemetery, beloved by locals and considered a jewel of the Quad Cities.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Cemeteries
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Minda Powers-Douglas
Place Discussed
Illinois, Rock Island, IL
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Images of America, Joliet
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
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Joliet once was a lush prairie bordered with scenic bluffs along the Des Plaines River. In the late 19th century, settlers and a large influx of Eastern European immigrants arrived, transforming the area into a bustling industrial community of steel, limestone, manufacturing, and transportation. In the 20th centur...
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Joliet once was a lush prairie bordered with scenic bluffs along the Des Plaines River. In the late 19th century, settlers and a large influx of Eastern European immigrants arrived, transforming the area into a bustling industrial community of steel, limestone, manufacturing, and transportation. In the 20th century, Joliet transformed itself from an industrial hub to a destination of entertainment and tourism. Tourism thrives as people visit the...
Joliet once was a lush prairie bordered with scenic bluffs along the Des Plaines River. In the late 19th century, settlers and a large influx of Eastern European immigrants arrived, transforming the area into a bustling industrial community of steel, limestone, manufacturing, and transportation. In the 20th century, Joliet transformed itself from an industrial hub to a destination of entertainment and tourism. Tourism thrives as people visit the National Hot Rod Association drag strip, NASCAR track, two casinos, the JackHammers minor-league baseball team and baseball stadium, a water park, the historical museum, and library. Joliet depicts the rich cultural heritage impressed on the city and shows how the people lived and worked together, earning Joliet the title of All-American City in 1955 by the National Municipal League and Look magazine.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Marianne Wolf
Place Discussed
Illinois, Joliet, IL
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Images of America, Lansing
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 128 page(s),
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Lansing, Illinois, is a village that is "proud of its past, confident in its future," according to the signs at its entrance. That proud past began in the 1840s, when Dutch and German settlers first made their way to the area. The town was named for Henry Lansing, who came to the area in 1846 with his brothers, Jo...
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Lansing, Illinois, is a village that is "proud of its past, confident in its future," according to the signs at its entrance. That proud past began in the 1840s, when Dutch and German settlers first made their way to the area. The town was named for Henry Lansing, who came to the area in 1846 with his brothers, John and George. Through the medium of historic photographs, this book captures the evolution of the people of Lansing, from the late-180...
Lansing, Illinois, is a village that is "proud of its past, confident in its future," according to the signs at its entrance. That proud past began in the 1840s, when Dutch and German settlers first made their way to the area. The town was named for Henry Lansing, who came to the area in 1846 with his brothers, John and George. Through the medium of historic photographs, this book captures the evolution of the people of Lansing, from the late-1800s to the present day. These pages bring to life the people, events, communities, and industries that helped to shape and transform Lansing. With nearly 200 vintage images, Lansing, Illinois, includes photographs of the Indiana Avenue School, the Brickyards, the Ford Airport, and early businesses and business owners. It is hard to imagine Ridge Road, now a bustling center of commerce, as a dirt road scattered with general stores, taverns, and blacksmith shops. This book will take you back to Lansing's simpler days to give the reader a glimpse of why this community has maintained its appeal and held generations of families here in this warm and friendly place.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 by Author Name.
Place Discussed
Illinois, Lansing, IL
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Images of America, Lockport: Old Canal Town
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
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This new addition to the Images of America series traces the history of Lockport, Illinois, from the height of its canal activity in the late 1860s to its decline as the lifeblood of the town in the early 20th century. Lockport’s story is revealed here in over 200 vintage photographs that trace the town’s prog...
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This new addition to the Images of America series traces the history of Lockport, Illinois, from the height of its canal activity in the late 1860s to its decline as the lifeblood of the town in the early 20th century. Lockport’s story is revealed here in over 200 vintage photographs that trace the town’s progress from its early days through the 1970s, when the canal reappeared as a recreational and tourist attraction. In Lockport, Illinois: Th...
This new addition to the Images of America series traces the history of Lockport, Illinois, from the height of its canal activity in the late 1860s to its decline as the lifeblood of the town in the early 20th century. Lockport’s story is revealed here in over 200 vintage photographs that trace the town’s progress from its early days through the 1970s, when the canal reappeared as a recreational and tourist attraction. In Lockport, Illinois: The Old Canal Town, author John Lamb offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Lockport’s founding fathers, as well as an in-depth look at the Demings family, whose fortunes and livelihoods depict the economic and cultural trends followed by many of Lockport’s families. Lamb narrates this collection with an insightful text, providing many little-known facts about the town, the people, and the events that have shaped the history of this fascinating canal town.
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Field of Study
American History
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Book
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Canals
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by John Lamb
Place Discussed
Illinois, Lockport, IL
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