201-203 N. Second Street
An early photo of the two-story Federal style building where Buhrmester Paint and Wallpaper has been located for many years.
Entries by Steve Rensberry
Madison County Historical Society Approves New Directors
Madison County Historical Society Approves New Directors
327 North Clay Street
John T. Keller, a skilled cabinet and furniture maker as well as an architect, built the house at 327 N. Clay in 1883.
329 West Union Street
In October 1894 Albert Dippold and his wife Barbara purchased four lots on West Union Street along with the three lots behind them as a location for their new home. A year later they took out a mortgage to build this beautiful two-story Victorian house on the southwest corner of Union and Kingshighway in Edwardsville.
Historical Society Offers New Resource for Genealogists
Probabe Court Records Available Through MCHS
Holiday Hours Announced At Archival Library
MCHS Recognized as Illinois Centennial Organization
MCHS Recognized as Illinois Centennial Organization
MCHS Recognized as Illinois Centennial Organization
New ISHS Historic Market Dedication
New ISHS Historic Marker Dedication
MCHS News Volume 9 Number 4
A sample of historical photos from the collections of William A. “Bill” Shaffer and Millie Shaffer, featuring people and places in Madison County and Troy.
MCHS News Volume 9 Number 3
The Illinois State Historical Society has recognized the work of Charlotte E. Johnson by presenting her with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in documenting the stories of Black families in Illinois.
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