MCHS News Volume 9 Number 2
Early firefighting in 19th century Madison County was both dramatic and dangerous, with fire an ever-constant threat when towns consisted primarily of wooden structures.
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Early firefighting in 19th century Madison County was both dramatic and dangerous, with fire an ever-constant threat when towns consisted primarily of wooden structures.
Sears House kits that were sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company from 1908 to 1941. Kits consisted of house plans and everything else needed to construct a house, all ordered through catalogs.
Prof. Julie Zimmermann discusses SIUE’s Gehring Site
Joann Condellone discusses the Italian immigration to Madison County.
Living History Days: A Chautauqua with Teddy Roosevelt and Friends
Panel Discussion on the History of Changing Voting Rights
Free concert celebrates songs of the Civil Rights Movement
MCHS mourns recent passing of Suzanne Dietrich, Mae Grapperhaus
Smithsonian Institution exhibit will open to the public at the Madison County Administration Building in July
W. R Brink is a name familiar to any local historian here in Madison County, because Brink recorded our history. While Brink was away at his work, an active social life was enjoyed by his family at 725 St. Louis Street.
Library/Museum
801 N. Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
info@madcohistory.org
(618) 656-7569
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Madison County Historical Society
801 N. Main Street
Edwardsville IL 62025
(618) 656-1294