The Kankakee County Historical Society, founded in 1906, is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. For more than four decades after the society was formed, however, its collection of historical objects and records had no permanent home. For various periods between 1912 and 1948, the Historical Society's collection shuttled between temporary quarters in the city's high school building at Indiana Avenue and Station Street and the Kankakee County Courthouse.
The Kankakee County Historical Society, founded in 1906, is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. For more than four decades after the society was formed, however, its collection of historical objects and records had no permanent home. For various periods between 1912 and 1948, the Historical Society's collection shuttled between temporary quarters in the city's high school building at Indiana Avenue and Station Street and the Kankakee County Courthouse.
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la historia del condado de Kankakee encuentra un hogar
la historia del condado de Kankakee encuentra un hogar
La Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Kankakee, fundada en 1906, es una de las más antiguas sociedades históricas en Illinois. Durante más de cuatro décadas después de que se formó la sociedad, sin embargo, su colección de objetos y documentos históricos no tenía un hogar permanente. Distin
La Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Kankakee, fundada en 1906, es una de las más antiguas sociedades históricas en Illinois. Durante más de cuatro décadas después de que se formó la sociedad, sin embargo, su colección de objetos y documentos históricos no tenía un hogar permanente. Distin
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Looking Back: Building a new county fairgrounds
Looking Back: Building a new county fairgrounds
It was called “Operation Fairgrounds,” and was hailed as a “great success” by county fair board president Percy Loiselle. He described the project as “a great demonstration of community spirit,” showing “that farmers and city and village residents can work together toward a common cause.”
It was called “Operation Fairgrounds,” and was hailed as a “great success” by county fair board president Percy Loiselle. He described the project as “a great demonstration of community spirit,” showing “that farmers and city and village residents can work together toward a common cause.”
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Throwback Thursday: Tres niñas comprometidas hoy con Ginebra
Throwback Thursday: Tres niñas comprometidas hoy con Ginebra
A principios de marzo de 1918, Kankakee organizó un concierto de algunos miembros de la banda "Jackie", un grupo de jóvenes del Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Entrenado por el "Rey de las Marcas", el compositor John Phillip Sousa, el grupo de unos 40 hombres fue uno de los más destacados de l
A principios de marzo de 1918, Kankakee organizó un concierto de algunos miembros de la banda "Jackie", un grupo de jóvenes del Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Entrenado por el "Rey de las Marcas", el compositor John Phillip Sousa, el grupo de unos 40 hombres fue uno de los más destacados de l
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Looking Back: Millie Proegler, beloved school
Looking Back: Millie Proegler, beloved school
When Franklin School on Kankakee’s North Side was renamed Millie Proegler School on Aug. 23, 1981, it represented a number of “firsts.”
It was the first time a Kankakee school was named for a teacher or principal, the first for a woman and the first for a Kankakee resident.
When Franklin School on Kankakee’s North Side was renamed Millie Proegler School on Aug. 23, 1981, it represented a number of “firsts.”
It was the first time a Kankakee school was named for a teacher or principal, the first for a woman and the first for a Kankakee resident.
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Mirando hacia atrás: Millie Proegler, amada escuela
Mirando hacia atrás: Millie Proegler, amada escuela
Cuando la Escuela Franklin en el lado norte de Kankakee pasó a llamarse Escuela Millie Proegler el 23 de agosto de 1981, representó una serie de “primeros”. Fue la primera vez que una escuela Kankakee recibió el nombre de una maestra o directora, la primera para una mujer y el primero para un
Cuando la Escuela Franklin en el lado norte de Kankakee pasó a llamarse Escuela Millie Proegler el 23 de agosto de 1981, representó una serie de “primeros”. Fue la primera vez que una escuela Kankakee recibió el nombre de una maestra o directora, la primera para una mujer y el primero para un
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Looking Back: Lighting up downtown Kankakee
Looking Back: Lighting up downtown Kankakee
Kankakee was a prosperous, growing community, considered one of the best places to live and work in Illinois. On June 20, 1949, it also became one of the brightest places, as powerful new streetlights were turned on to illuminate the downtown area.
Kankakee was a prosperous, growing community, considered one of the best places to live and work in Illinois. On June 20, 1949, it also became one of the brightest places, as powerful new streetlights were turned on to illuminate the downtown area.
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Looking Back: Lighting up downtown Kankakee
Looking Back: Lighting up downtown Kankakee
Kankakee was a prosperous, growing community, considered one of the best places to live and work in Illinois. On June 20, 1949, it also became one of the brightest places, as powerful new streetlights were turned on to illuminate the downtown area.
Kankakee was a prosperous, growing community, considered one of the best places to live and work in Illinois. On June 20, 1949, it also became one of the brightest places, as powerful new streetlights were turned on to illuminate the downtown area.
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Riding the (air)waves in Kankakee
Riding the (air)waves in Kankakee
"Kankakee Thrilled By New Radio Station," trumpeted the Daily Journal in a large front-page headline on Monday, June 2, 1947. At 12:29 p.m. the preceding afternoon, chief engineer Robert Harrell had closed a large electrical switch, and an "On the Air" sign lit up in the WKAN studios at 183 N. Schuyler Ave. Listeners first heard the strains of the national anthem, followed by the voices of the station's program staff performing a specially written historical show entitled "Wonderful Land."
"Kankakee Thrilled By New Radio Station," trumpeted the Daily Journal in a large front-page headline on Monday, June 2, 1947. At 12:29 p.m. the preceding afternoon, chief engineer Robert Harrell had closed a large electrical switch, and an "On the Air" sign lit up in the WKAN studios at 183 N. Schuyler Ave. Listeners first heard the strains of the national anthem, followed by the voices of the station's program staff performing a specially written historical show entitled "Wonderful Land."
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Montar las (aire) olas en Kankakee
Montar las (aire) olas en Kankakee
"Kankakee emocionado por la nueva estación de radio", pregonó el Daily Journal en un gran titular de primera plana el lunes 2 de junio de 1947. A las 12:29 de la tarde anterior, el ingeniero jefe Robert Harrell había cerrado un interruptor eléctrico grande, y un El letrero "On the
"Kankakee emocionado por la nueva estación de radio", pregonó el Daily Journal en un gran titular de primera plana el lunes 2 de junio de 1947. A las 12:29 de la tarde anterior, el ingeniero jefe Robert Harrell había cerrado un interruptor eléctrico grande, y un El letrero "On the
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The day Crescent City blew up
The day Crescent City blew up
The devastation was incredible, forming a landscape of loose bricks, splintered wood, broken glass, blown-down and blackened trees, burned-out automobiles and huge pieces of steel from ruptured tank cars. Gov. Richard Ogilvie toured the wrecked town the day after the explosions. A World War II veteran, he said the scene reminded him of "towns I saw in France in 1944 and 1945 — it looks like a bomb hit the town."
The devastation was incredible, forming a landscape of loose bricks, splintered wood, broken glass, blown-down and blackened trees, burned-out automobiles and huge pieces of steel from ruptured tank cars. Gov. Richard Ogilvie toured the wrecked town the day after the explosions. A World War II veteran, he said the scene reminded him of "towns I saw in France in 1944 and 1945 — it looks like a bomb hit the town."
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El día en que la ciudad de Crescent estalló
El día en que la ciudad de Crescent estalló
De repente, uno de los autos se descarriló al pasar por el distrito comercial. Detrás, una hilera de carros tanque llenos de gas propano comprimido abandonaron las vías y volcaron. Los escombros del descarrilamiento se incendiaron, y alrededor de las 7:30 a.m., uno de los tanques de propano explo
De repente, uno de los autos se descarriló al pasar por el distrito comercial. Detrás, una hilera de carros tanque llenos de gas propano comprimido abandonaron las vías y volcaron. Los escombros del descarrilamiento se incendiaron, y alrededor de las 7:30 a.m., uno de los tanques de propano explo
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Tony Bellus a Bradley boy who climbed the Billboard charts
Tony Bellus a Bradley boy who climbed the Billboard charts
At that time, he was performing at small clubs and other venues locally and in Chicago. As early as Sept. 22, 1957, Chicago Tribune entertainment columnist Will Leonard wrote, “Tony Bellus, a Bradley, Ill., boy, is making good in the big city. An accordionist and vocalist at the Caribbean Room of the Hyde Park Hotel, he is said to have signed more autographs since his Sept. 11 opening than any other accordionist-vocalist on the south side.” By late 1958, he had moved his act downtown to the Preview Show Lounge near State and Randolph streets, which advertised, “Opening Tonight: Tony Bellus, Rock ‘n’ Roll Record Artist.”
At that time, he was performing at small clubs and other venues locally and in Chicago. As early as Sept. 22, 1957, Chicago Tribune entertainment columnist Will Leonard wrote, “Tony Bellus, a Bradley, Ill., boy, is making good in the big city. An accordionist and vocalist at the Caribbean Room of the Hyde Park Hotel, he is said to have signed more autographs since his Sept. 11 opening than any other accordionist-vocalist on the south side.” By late 1958, he had moved his act downtown to the Preview Show Lounge near State and Randolph streets, which advertised, “Opening Tonight: Tony Bellus, Rock ‘n’ Roll Record Artist.”
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Tony Bellus a Bradley boy who climbed the Billboard charts
Tony Bellus a Bradley boy who climbed the Billboard charts
At that time, he was performing at small clubs and other venues locally and in Chicago. As early as Sept. 22, 1957, Chicago Tribune entertainment columnist Will Leonard wrote, “Tony Bellus, a Bradley, Ill., boy, is making good in the big city. An accordionist and vocalist at the Caribbean Room of the Hyde Park Hotel, he is said to have signed more autographs since his Sept. 11 opening than any other accordionist-vocalist on the south side.” By late 1958, he had moved his act downtown to the Preview Show Lounge near State and Randolph streets, which advertised, “Opening Tonight: Tony Bellus, Rock ‘n’ Roll Record Artist.”
At that time, he was performing at small clubs and other venues locally and in Chicago. As early as Sept. 22, 1957, Chicago Tribune entertainment columnist Will Leonard wrote, “Tony Bellus, a Bradley, Ill., boy, is making good in the big city. An accordionist and vocalist at the Caribbean Room of the Hyde Park Hotel, he is said to have signed more autographs since his Sept. 11 opening than any other accordionist-vocalist on the south side.” By late 1958, he had moved his act downtown to the Preview Show Lounge near State and Randolph streets, which advertised, “Opening Tonight: Tony Bellus, Rock ‘n’ Roll Record Artist.”
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Looking Back: 1949: Eyes on the prize(fighters)
Looking Back: 1949: Eyes on the prize(fighters)
In Kankakee the day before the championship match, both boxers discussed strategy: “I figure my best bet against Walcott is to smother his punches — keep on top of him and do all my fighting at close quarters,” declared Charles. “I will carry the fight to Ezzy,” responded Walcott. “I think he’ll change his mind pretty fast if he carries the fight to me.”
In Kankakee the day before the championship match, both boxers discussed strategy: “I figure my best bet against Walcott is to smother his punches — keep on top of him and do all my fighting at close quarters,” declared Charles. “I will carry the fight to Ezzy,” responded Walcott. “I think he’ll change his mind pretty fast if he carries the fight to me.”
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Looking Back: 1949: Eyes on the prize(fighters)
Looking Back: 1949: Eyes on the prize(fighters)
In Kankakee the day before the championship match, both boxers discussed strategy: “I figure my best bet against Walcott is to smother his punches — keep on top of him and do all my fighting at close quarters,” declared Charles. “I will carry the fight to Ezzy,” responded Walcott. “I think he’ll change his mind pretty fast if he carries the fight to me.”
In Kankakee the day before the championship match, both boxers discussed strategy: “I figure my best bet against Walcott is to smother his punches — keep on top of him and do all my fighting at close quarters,” declared Charles. “I will carry the fight to Ezzy,” responded Walcott. “I think he’ll change his mind pretty fast if he carries the fight to me.”
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Museum celebrates French heritage
Museum celebrates French heritage
Located on the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Oak Street, the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn was opened as a satellite of the Kankakee County Museum in July 2012. Taking part in the opening ceremonies were representatives of Canada’s Quebec Province, France and Belgium — the native lands of the hundreds of families who settled here between the 1840s and the 1860s.
Located on the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Oak Street, the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn was opened as a satellite of the Kankakee County Museum in July 2012. Taking part in the opening ceremonies were representatives of Canada’s Quebec Province, France and Belgium — the native lands of the hundreds of families who settled here between the 1840s and the 1860s.
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Museum celebrates French heritage
Museum celebrates French heritage
Located on the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Oak Street, the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn was opened as a satellite of the Kankakee County Museum in July 2012. Taking part in the opening ceremonies were representatives of Canada’s Quebec Province, France and Belgium — the native lands of the hundreds of families who settled here between the 1840s and the 1860s.
Located on the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Oak Street, the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn was opened as a satellite of the Kankakee County Museum in July 2012. Taking part in the opening ceremonies were representatives of Canada’s Quebec Province, France and Belgium — the native lands of the hundreds of families who settled here between the 1840s and the 1860s.
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School destroyed by 'blazing inferno'
School destroyed by 'blazing inferno'
The alarm was sounded at 11:14 a.m., and the first fire engine reached the school within minutes, but it soon was obvious the building would be lost to the flames. The Journal reported it had become "a blazing inferno" within 20 minutes, and that by 11:40 a.m., the cupola had collapsed. A few minutes later, "the top story on the south side of the building crashed into East Station Street, sending bricks flying approximately 75 feet."
Fortunately, the fire broke out on a Saturday morning, when the building was vacant. On a school day, the classrooms would have been filled with more than 350 students and teachers. Members of the school maintenance staff had been in the building as late as an hour before the fire was reported, but had not noticed any smoke at that time.
The alarm was sounded at 11:14 a.m., and the first fire engine reached the school within minutes, but it soon was obvious the building would be lost to the flames. The Journal reported it had become "a blazing inferno" within 20 minutes, and that by 11:40 a.m., the cupola had collapsed. A few minutes later, "the top story on the south side of the building crashed into East Station Street, sending bricks flying approximately 75 feet."
Fortunately, the fire broke out on a Saturday morning, when the building was vacant. On a school day, the classrooms would have been filled with more than 350 students and teachers. Members of the school maintenance staff had been in the building as late as an hour before the fire was reported, but had not noticed any smoke at that time.
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Escuela destruida por 'incendio infernal'
Escuela destruida por 'incendio infernal'
La alarma sonó a las 11:14 a.m., y el primer camión de bomberos llegó a la escuela en minutos, pero pronto fue obvio que el edificio se perdería a causa de las llamas. El Journal informó que se había convertido en "un infierno ardiente" en 20 minutos, y que a las 11:40 am, la cúpula
La alarma sonó a las 11:14 a.m., y el primer camión de bomberos llegó a la escuela en minutos, pero pronto fue obvio que el edificio se perdería a causa de las llamas. El Journal informó que se había convertido en "un infierno ardiente" en 20 minutos, y que a las 11:40 am, la cúpula
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The Great Flood of 1957
The Great Flood of 1957
The flood centered on Soldier Creek, a normally placid and shallow waterway that runs diagonally across the city from northeast to southwest. The creek crosses Illinois Route 50 north of the Armstrong floor tile plant, then proceeds west until turning south just before it reaches Schuyler Avenue. It parallels Schuyler, passing beneath two railroad embankments, to a point just south of Mulberry Street. The waterway then angles southwest, flowing through a viaduct under the Illinois Central Railroad tracks near Locust Street. From that point until it reaches Washington Park (at the northeast corner of Entrance Avenue and Chestnut Street), the creek runs underground through a man-made tunnel. West of Entrance, it emerges for a final three-block stretch, emptying into the Kankakee River just north of the Court Street bridge.
The flood centered on Soldier Creek, a normally placid and shallow waterway that runs diagonally across the city from northeast to southwest. The creek crosses Illinois Route 50 north of the Armstrong floor tile plant, then proceeds west until turning south just before it reaches Schuyler Avenue. It parallels Schuyler, passing beneath two railroad embankments, to a point just south of Mulberry Street. The waterway then angles southwest, flowing through a viaduct under the Illinois Central Railroad tracks near Locust Street. From that point until it reaches Washington Park (at the northeast corner of Entrance Avenue and Chestnut Street), the creek runs underground through a man-made tunnel. West of Entrance, it emerges for a final three-block stretch, emptying into the Kankakee River just north of the Court Street bridge.
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El gran diluvio de 1957
El gran diluvio de 1957
La inundación se centró en Soldier Creek, una vía acuática normalmente plácida y poco profunda que corre diagonalmente a través de la ciudad de noreste a suroeste. El arroyo cruza la ruta 50 de Illinois al norte de la planta de losetas Armstrong, luego continúa hacia el oeste hasta que gira h
La inundación se centró en Soldier Creek, una vía acuática normalmente plácida y poco profunda que corre diagonalmente a través de la ciudad de noreste a suroeste. El arroyo cruza la ruta 50 de Illinois al norte de la planta de losetas Armstrong, luego continúa hacia el oeste hasta que gira h
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She was Kankakees History Lady
She was Kankakees History Lady
To a generation of Kankakee schoolchildren growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, Fannie Still was "the History Lady." She was the person who told them stories about people with names such as Noel LeVasseur or Sha-wa-na-see or Capt. Billy Gougar, and showed them the interesting and, sometimes, strange "treasures" stored away on the shelves of the Kankakee County Historical Society's Museum.
To a generation of Kankakee schoolchildren growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, Fannie Still was "the History Lady." She was the person who told them stories about people with names such as Noel LeVasseur or Sha-wa-na-see or Capt. Billy Gougar, and showed them the interesting and, sometimes, strange "treasures" stored away on the shelves of the Kankakee County Historical Society's Museum.
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Ella era Kankakees History Lady
Ella era Kankakees History Lady
Para una generación de escolares de Kankakee que crecieron en los años 1950 y 1960, Fannie Still era "la Dama de la Historia". Ella fue la persona que les contó historias sobre personas con nombres como Noel LeVasseur o Sha-wa-na-see o el capitán Billy Gougar, y les mostró los interes
Para una generación de escolares de Kankakee que crecieron en los años 1950 y 1960, Fannie Still era "la Dama de la Historia". Ella fue la persona que les contó historias sobre personas con nombres como Noel LeVasseur o Sha-wa-na-see o el capitán Billy Gougar, y les mostró los interes
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Yesteryear: Gracious dining in Kankakee
Yesteryear: Gracious dining in Kankakee
In 1952, former Navy cooks Marvin Hammack and Ray Schimel were running a successful restaurant in Michigan called the Holiday House. The following year, they relocated to Kankakee, where they opened a restaurant that would be known for more than 30 years as Yesteryear.
In 1952, former Navy cooks Marvin Hammack and Ray Schimel were running a successful restaurant in Michigan called the Holiday House. The following year, they relocated to Kankakee, where they opened a restaurant that would be known for more than 30 years as Yesteryear.
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Yesteryear: Cena en Kankakee
Yesteryear: Cena en Kankakee
En 1952, los antiguos cocineros de la Armada Marvin Hammack y Ray Schimel dirigían un exitoso restaurante en Michigan llamado Holiday House. Al año siguiente, se trasladaron a Kankakee, donde abrió un restaurante que sería conocido por más de 30 años como Yesteryear.
En 1952, los antiguos cocineros de la Armada Marvin Hammack y Ray Schimel dirigían un exitoso restaurante en Michigan llamado Holiday House. Al año siguiente, se trasladaron a Kankakee, donde abrió un restaurante que sería conocido por más de 30 años como Yesteryear.
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The James Whitcomb Riley stops at Kankakee
The James Whitcomb Riley stops at Kankakee
At 11:25 a.m. Monday, April 28, 1941, a streamlined steam locomotive pulling a seven-car train glided to a stop at Kankakee's "Big Four" depot on Cypress Street. The James Whitcomb Riley, newest of the New York Central Railroad's streamliner fleet, had arrived in Kankakee on its first scheduled run between Cincinnati and Chicago.
At 11:25 a.m. Monday, April 28, 1941, a streamlined steam locomotive pulling a seven-car train glided to a stop at Kankakee's "Big Four" depot on Cypress Street. The James Whitcomb Riley, newest of the New York Central Railroad's streamliner fleet, had arrived in Kankakee on its first scheduled run between Cincinnati and Chicago.
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James Whitcomb Riley se detiene en Kankakee
James Whitcomb Riley se detiene en Kankakee
A las 11:25 am del lunes 28 de abril de 1941, una locomotora de vapor aerodinámica que tiraba de un tren de siete vagones se detuvo en el depósito "Big Four" de Kankakee en Cypress Street. El James Whitcomb Riley, el más nuevo de la flota streamliner del ferrocarril central de Nueva York, había
A las 11:25 am del lunes 28 de abril de 1941, una locomotora de vapor aerodinámica que tiraba de un tren de siete vagones se detuvo en el depósito "Big Four" de Kankakee en Cypress Street. El James Whitcomb Riley, el más nuevo de la flota streamliner del ferrocarril central de Nueva York, había
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He was known as 'The Birdman of Kankakee'
He was known as 'The Birdman of Kankakee'
To say Joseph H. Dodson loved birds was like observing that a politician is interested in getting elected. Dodson, for more than a quarter-century was the "Birdman of Kankakee," operating a bird sanctuary on the large grounds of his home at 701 S. Harrison Ave.
If that address seems familiar, you probably know Dodson's home as the B. Harley Bradley house, designed in 1900 by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Dodson purchased the house in 1915, when he retired from a career at the Chicago Board of Trade and moved to Kankakee.
To say Joseph H. Dodson loved birds was like observing that a politician is interested in getting elected. Dodson, for more than a quarter-century was the "Birdman of Kankakee," operating a bird sanctuary on the large grounds of his home at 701 S. Harrison Ave.
If that address seems familiar, you probably know Dodson's home as the B. Harley Bradley house, designed in 1900 by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Dodson purchased the house in 1915, when he retired from a career at the Chicago Board of Trade and moved to Kankakee.
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Era conocido como 'El Hombre ave de Kankakee'
Era conocido como 'El Hombre ave de Kankakee'
Decir Joseph H. Dodson amaba las aves era como la observación de que un político está interesado en ser elegido. Dodson, durante más de un cuarto de siglo fue el "El hombre de Kankakee," el funcionamiento de un santuario de aves en los grandes motivos de su casa en el 701 S. Harrison A
Decir Joseph H. Dodson amaba las aves era como la observación de que un político está interesado en ser elegido. Dodson, durante más de un cuarto de siglo fue el "El hombre de Kankakee," el funcionamiento de un santuario de aves en los grandes motivos de su casa en el 701 S. Harrison A
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Olivet comes to Bourbonnais
Olivet comes to Bourbonnais
A devastating fire ... and a “For Sale” sign ... forever changed the then-tiny Kankakee County village of Bourbonnais. The fire had consumed the building housing Olivet College, located 100 miles to the south in Olivet, Ill. The “For Sale” sign was on the former campus of St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, which had closed at the end of the 1938 school year.
The two came together in 1939 as a group of Olivet College officials was driving to Chicago for a meeting with the company that held the insurance on their destroyed building. The Rev. Charles Henderson, business manager of the college, recalled that, “Going through Bourbonnais, we noticed the group of buildings that had all the appearance of a school or some state institution. Slowing our speed to take a better look at the area, a large sign at the entrance of the property announced that the premises were for sale; and as events developed, the insurance company that had insured Olivet’s property ... was also the mortgage holder of the now-defunct St. Viator College.”
A devastating fire ... and a “For Sale” sign ... forever changed the then-tiny Kankakee County village of Bourbonnais. The fire had consumed the building housing Olivet College, located 100 miles to the south in Olivet, Ill. The “For Sale” sign was on the former campus of St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, which had closed at the end of the 1938 school year.
The two came together in 1939 as a group of Olivet College officials was driving to Chicago for a meeting with the company that held the insurance on their destroyed building. The Rev. Charles Henderson, business manager of the college, recalled that, “Going through Bourbonnais, we noticed the group of buildings that had all the appearance of a school or some state institution. Slowing our speed to take a better look at the area, a large sign at the entrance of the property announced that the premises were for sale; and as events developed, the insurance company that had insured Olivet’s property ... was also the mortgage holder of the now-defunct St. Viator College.”
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Jack Klasey: Olivet llega a Bourbonnais
Jack Klasey: Olivet llega a Bourbonnais
Un incendio devastador ... y un cartel de "Venta" ... cambiaron para siempre el pueblo de Bourbonnais, entonces pequeño pueblo del condado de Kankakee. El incendio había consumido el edificio que alberga el Olivet College, ubicado a 100 millas al sur en Olivet, Illinois. El letrero "En venta" esta
Un incendio devastador ... y un cartel de "Venta" ... cambiaron para siempre el pueblo de Bourbonnais, entonces pequeño pueblo del condado de Kankakee. El incendio había consumido el edificio que alberga el Olivet College, ubicado a 100 millas al sur en Olivet, Illinois. El letrero "En venta" esta
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Looking back: The Globe-trotting Martin Sisters
Looking back: The Globe-trotting Martin Sisters
From the early 1930s through the 1980s, the sisters roamed the world, visiting 75 countries and racking up more than one million miles of travel by every means of transport from jet airplane to oxcart to dugout canoe to their own feet. In 1949 and 1953, the two women literally circled the globe on 90-day-long around-the-world excursions.
From the early 1930s through the 1980s, the sisters roamed the world, visiting 75 countries and racking up more than one million miles of travel by every means of transport from jet airplane to oxcart to dugout canoe to their own feet. In 1949 and 1953, the two women literally circled the globe on 90-day-long around-the-world excursions.
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Looking back: The Globe-trotting Martin Sisters
Looking back: The Globe-trotting Martin Sisters
From the early 1930s through the 1980s, the sisters roamed the world, visiting 75 countries and racking up more than one million miles of travel by every means of transport from jet airplane to oxcart to dugout canoe to their own feet. In 1949 and 1953, the two women literally circled the globe on 90-day-long around-the-world excursions.
From the early 1930s through the 1980s, the sisters roamed the world, visiting 75 countries and racking up more than one million miles of travel by every means of transport from jet airplane to oxcart to dugout canoe to their own feet. In 1949 and 1953, the two women literally circled the globe on 90-day-long around-the-world excursions.
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Looking Back: 'Eye in the sky' aided murder manhunt
Looking Back: 'Eye in the sky' aided murder manhunt
An early local example of eye-in-the-sky law enforcement took place July 18, 1931, when a Kankakee aviator helped police after a bank robbery in the small town of Buckley that resulted in the murder of an Iroquois County deputy sheriff.
An early local example of eye-in-the-sky law enforcement took place July 18, 1931, when a Kankakee aviator helped police after a bank robbery in the small town of Buckley that resulted in the murder of an Iroquois County deputy sheriff.
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Looking Back: 'Eye in the sky' aided murder manhunt
Looking Back: 'Eye in the sky' aided murder manhunt
An early local example of eye-in-the-sky law enforcement took place July 18, 1931, when a Kankakee aviator helped police after a bank robbery in the small town of Buckley that resulted in the murder of an Iroquois County deputy sheriff.
An early local example of eye-in-the-sky law enforcement took place July 18, 1931, when a Kankakee aviator helped police after a bank robbery in the small town of Buckley that resulted in the murder of an Iroquois County deputy sheriff.
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Volkmann Building was the city’s tallest
Volkmann Building was the city’s tallest
Erected by the Volkmann family, whose jewelry business had been a Kankakee fixture since 1872, the building stood on the south side of Court Street, midway between Schuyler and Dearborn avenues. The Volkmann jewelry store occupied one-half of the new building's ground floor, and most of the offices on the seven upper floors were leased by physicians, dentists, attorneys and financial firms.
Erected by the Volkmann family, whose jewelry business had been a Kankakee fixture since 1872, the building stood on the south side of Court Street, midway between Schuyler and Dearborn avenues. The Volkmann jewelry store occupied one-half of the new building's ground floor, and most of the offices on the seven upper floors were leased by physicians, dentists, attorneys and financial firms.
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El edificio Volkmann era el más alto de la ciudad
El edificio Volkmann era el más alto de la ciudad
Erigido por la familia Volkmann, cuyo negocio de joyería había sido un accesorio de Kankakee desde 1872, el edificio estaba en el lado sur de Court Street, a medio camino entre las avenidas Schuyler y Dearborn. La joyería Volkmann ocupaba la mitad de la planta baja del nuevo edificio, y la mayor
Erigido por la familia Volkmann, cuyo negocio de joyería había sido un accesorio de Kankakee desde 1872, el edificio estaba en el lado sur de Court Street, a medio camino entre las avenidas Schuyler y Dearborn. La joyería Volkmann ocupaba la mitad de la planta baja del nuevo edificio, y la mayor
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Jack Klasey: Kidnapped Boy Hidden in Bourbonnais
Jack Klasey: Kidnapped Boy Hidden in Bourbonnais
The 10-year-old boy, son of a building contractor, had been snatched off a Chicago street on Sept. 5 as he walked home from school. His parents received a ransom demand for $60,000; fearing for the boy’s life, they delayed informing police until Sept. 12.
The 10-year-old boy, son of a building contractor, had been snatched off a Chicago street on Sept. 5 as he walked home from school. His parents received a ransom demand for $60,000; fearing for the boy’s life, they delayed informing police until Sept. 12.
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Jack Klasey: Muchacho Secuestrado Escondido en Bourbonnais
Jack Klasey: Muchacho Secuestrado Escondido en Bourbonnais
El niño de 10 años, hijo de un contratista de construcción, había sido arrebatado de una calle de Chicago el 5 de septiembre mientras caminaba a casa desde la escuela. Sus padres recibieron una demanda de rescate de $ 60,000; temiendo por la vida del niño, retrasaron informar a la policía hast
El niño de 10 años, hijo de un contratista de construcción, había sido arrebatado de una calle de Chicago el 5 de septiembre mientras caminaba a casa desde la escuela. Sus padres recibieron una demanda de rescate de $ 60,000; temiendo por la vida del niño, retrasaron informar a la policía hast
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The Divine Sarah visits Kankakee
The Divine Sarah visits Kankakee
She was an international superstar long before the days of television, the internet, blockbuster movies and music videos. One hundred years ago today, Sarah Bernhardt (universally referred to as "The Divine Sarah") appeared on the stage of Kankakee's Gaiety Theater for matinee and evening performances.
She was an international superstar long before the days of television, the internet, blockbuster movies and music videos. One hundred years ago today, Sarah Bernhardt (universally referred to as "The Divine Sarah") appeared on the stage of Kankakee's Gaiety Theater for matinee and evening performances.
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La divina Sarah visita Kankakee
La divina Sarah visita Kankakee
Ella era una superestrella internacional mucho antes de los días de la televisión, Internet, películas de éxito y videos musicales. Hace cien años, Sarah Bernhardt (conocida universalmente como "La Divina Sarah") apareció en el escenario del Teatro Gaiety de Kankakee para la función
Ella era una superestrella internacional mucho antes de los días de la televisión, Internet, películas de éxito y videos musicales. Hace cien años, Sarah Bernhardt (conocida universalmente como "La Divina Sarah") apareció en el escenario del Teatro Gaiety de Kankakee para la función
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Typhoid epidemic strikes Manteno State Hospital
Typhoid epidemic strikes Manteno State Hospital
In the summer of 1939, a tragedy at Manteno shocked the nation, and started a young Kankakee attorney on a path that eventually would lead to the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.
In the summer of 1939, a tragedy at Manteno shocked the nation, and started a young Kankakee attorney on a path that eventually would lead to the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.
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Ataques de epidemia tifoidea en el Hospital Estatal de Manteno
Ataques de epidemia tifoidea en el Hospital Estatal de Manteno
En el verano de 1939, una tragedia en Manteno conmocionó a la nación, y comenzó un joven abogado de Kankakee en un camino que eventualmente conduciría a la Mansión del Gobernador en Springfield.
En el verano de 1939, una tragedia en Manteno conmocionó a la nación, y comenzó un joven abogado de Kankakee en un camino que eventualmente conduciría a la Mansión del Gobernador en Springfield.
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Looking back: The Civic Auditorium was a community
Looking back: The Civic Auditorium was a community
In the midst of all the growth and construction, one local organization — the Woman’s Club of Kankakee — discovered an unmet need: the Kankakee area lacked a “community center” building that could be used for public and private meetings, exhibitions and other social events. Partnering with the Kankakee Park Board (today, the Kankakee Valley Park District), the Woman’s Club launched a fundraising drive in February 1947.
In the midst of all the growth and construction, one local organization — the Woman’s Club of Kankakee — discovered an unmet need: the Kankakee area lacked a “community center” building that could be used for public and private meetings, exhibitions and other social events. Partnering with the Kankakee Park Board (today, the Kankakee Valley Park District), the Woman’s Club launched a fundraising drive in February 1947.
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Looking back: The Civic Auditorium was a community
Looking back: The Civic Auditorium was a community
In the midst of all the growth and construction, one local organization — the Woman’s Club of Kankakee — discovered an unmet need: the Kankakee area lacked a “community center” building that could be used for public and private meetings, exhibitions and other social events. Partnering with the Kankakee Park Board (today, the Kankakee Valley Park District), the Woman’s Club launched a fundraising drive in February 1947.
In the midst of all the growth and construction, one local organization — the Woman’s Club of Kankakee — discovered an unmet need: the Kankakee area lacked a “community center” building that could be used for public and private meetings, exhibitions and other social events. Partnering with the Kankakee Park Board (today, the Kankakee Valley Park District), the Woman’s Club launched a fundraising drive in February 1947.
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Kankakee's historic Koerner Airport
Kankakee's historic Koerner Airport
Soon, the Koerner boys became weekend "barnstormers," landing in farm fields near small towns across Livingston and Iroquois counties, and offering rides (for a fee, of course) to adventurous bystanders. Their first flying season came to a halt in late summer 1926, when the Standard biplane failed to survive a collision with a barbed-wire fence (luckily, no one was injured).
Soon, the Koerner boys became weekend "barnstormers," landing in farm fields near small towns across Livingston and Iroquois counties, and offering rides (for a fee, of course) to adventurous bystanders. Their first flying season came to a halt in late summer 1926, when the Standard biplane failed to survive a collision with a barbed-wire fence (luckily, no one was injured).
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Aeropuerto Koerner histórico de Kankakee
Aeropuerto Koerner histórico de Kankakee
¿Pero qué hay con 3KK? No encontrará esa designación impresa en las etiquetas de equipaje porque el aeropuerto que identifica no ofrece el servicio de línea aérea programado. Lo que sí ofrece es una larga historia de servicio a los propietarios de aeronaves y pilotos. Durante más de 90 años
¿Pero qué hay con 3KK? No encontrará esa designación impresa en las etiquetas de equipaje porque el aeropuerto que identifica no ofrece el servicio de línea aérea programado. Lo que sí ofrece es una larga historia de servicio a los propietarios de aeronaves y pilotos. Durante más de 90 años
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Jack Klasey: The deadly 'Spanish Flu' epidemic of 1918
Jack Klasey: The deadly 'Spanish Flu' epidemic of 1918
The flu was a pandemic (a worldwide epidemic) that first was identified in January 1918. Throughout the next two years, it would spread across the globe and kill between 50 million and 100 million people — 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population.
The flu was a pandemic (a worldwide epidemic) that first was identified in January 1918. Throughout the next two years, it would spread across the globe and kill between 50 million and 100 million people — 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population.
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Jack Klasey: The deadly 'Spanish Flu' epidemic of 1918
Jack Klasey: The deadly 'Spanish Flu' epidemic of 1918
The flu was a pandemic (a worldwide epidemic) that first was identified in January 1918. Throughout the next two years, it would spread across the globe and kill between 50 million and 100 million people — 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population.
The flu was a pandemic (a worldwide epidemic) that first was identified in January 1918. Throughout the next two years, it would spread across the globe and kill between 50 million and 100 million people — 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population.
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Train robbery and shoot-out at Kankakee
Train robbery and shoot-out at Kankakee
The robbery took place shortly after Illinois Central Train No. 2, northbound from New Orleans, left the Gilman depot. The gunmen, who had boarded the train at Gilman, stepped into the rear Pullman coach and announced the holdup.
"No monkey business," one of the masked robbers shouted, as he pointed two revolvers at the passengers. The second robber seized railroad flagman L.R. Rowe and directed him to begin collecting cash and other valuables from the passengers. He followed Rowe through the coach, receiving the loot as it was gathered.
The robbery took place shortly after Illinois Central Train No. 2, northbound from New Orleans, left the Gilman depot. The gunmen, who had boarded the train at Gilman, stepped into the rear Pullman coach and announced the holdup.
"No monkey business," one of the masked robbers shouted, as he pointed two revolvers at the passengers. The second robber seized railroad flagman L.R. Rowe and directed him to begin collecting cash and other valuables from the passengers. He followed Rowe through the coach, receiving the loot as it was gathered.
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Robo en tren y tiroteo en Kankakee
Robo en tren y tiroteo en Kankakee
El robo tuvo lugar poco después de que el Illinois Central Train No. 2, en dirección norte desde New Orleans, saliera del depósito Gilman. Los pistoleros, que habían subido al tren en Gilman, se subieron al autocar Pullman trasero y anunciaron el atraco. "No hay negocios de monos", gri
El robo tuvo lugar poco después de que el Illinois Central Train No. 2, en dirección norte desde New Orleans, saliera del depósito Gilman. Los pistoleros, que habían subido al tren en Gilman, se subieron al autocar Pullman trasero y anunciaron el atraco. "No hay negocios de monos", gri
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'An unusually thrilling experience'
'An unusually thrilling experience'
Last week's column on aeronaut Nels Anderson generated an email containing a newspaper clipping about an Ashkum man's "unusually thrilling experience." That man was Theodore Anderson, brother of the aeronaut; the "experience" was a February 1930 carjacking and wild, high-speed automobile ride across the Illinois prairies.
Last week's column on aeronaut Nels Anderson generated an email containing a newspaper clipping about an Ashkum man's "unusually thrilling experience." That man was Theodore Anderson, brother of the aeronaut; the "experience" was a February 1930 carjacking and wild, high-speed automobile ride across the Illinois prairies.
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La columna de la semana pasada sobre el aeronauta Nels Anderson generó un correo electrónico que contenía un recorte de periódico sobre la "experiencia inusualmente emocionante" de un hombre de Ashkum. Ese hombre era Theodore Anderson, hermano del aeronauta; la "experiencia"
La columna de la semana pasada sobre el aeronauta Nels Anderson generó un correo electrónico que contenía un recorte de periódico sobre la "experiencia inusualmente emocionante" de un hombre de Ashkum. Ese hombre era Theodore Anderson, hermano del aeronauta; la "experiencia"
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Looking back: Kankakee’s big Depression giveaway
Looking back: Kankakee’s big Depression giveaway
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 1932, thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, filling Schuyler Avenue from Court Street almost to Station Street. The crowd spilled over into Merchant Street on either side of Schuyler; it was possibly the largest and most concentrated gathering ever to occur in downtown Kankakee.
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 1932, thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, filling Schuyler Avenue from Court Street almost to Station Street. The crowd spilled over into Merchant Street on either side of Schuyler; it was possibly the largest and most concentrated gathering ever to occur in downtown Kankakee.
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Looking back: Kankakee’s big Depression giveaway
Looking back: Kankakee’s big Depression giveaway
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 1932, thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, filling Schuyler Avenue from Court Street almost to Station Street. The crowd spilled over into Merchant Street on either side of Schuyler; it was possibly the largest and most concentrated gathering ever to occur in downtown Kankakee.
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 1932, thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, filling Schuyler Avenue from Court Street almost to Station Street. The crowd spilled over into Merchant Street on either side of Schuyler; it was possibly the largest and most concentrated gathering ever to occur in downtown Kankakee.
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He was the Fighting Padre of WWI
He was the Fighting Padre of WWI
Harris Anthony Darche was a man of God. He also was a man of action.
Harris Anthony Darche was a man of God. He also was a man of action.
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Él era el Padre Luchador de la Primera Guerra Mundial
Él era el Padre Luchador de la Primera Guerra Mundial
Harris Anthony Darche era un hombre de Dios. Él también fue un hombre de acción.
Harris Anthony Darche era un hombre de Dios. Él también fue un hombre de acción.
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Jack Klasey: McBroom's Restaurant once the place to meet
Jack Klasey: McBroom's Restaurant once the place to meet
For almost a quarter century, the phrase “Meet me at McBroom’s” brought Kankakeeans together at a spot on North Schuyler Avenue for a cup of coffee, a “businessman’s lunch,” a club meeting or a steak dinner.
For almost a quarter century, the phrase “Meet me at McBroom’s” brought Kankakeeans together at a spot on North Schuyler Avenue for a cup of coffee, a “businessman’s lunch,” a club meeting or a steak dinner.
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Jack Klasey: McBroom's Restaurant once the place to meet
Jack Klasey: McBroom's Restaurant once the place to meet
For almost a quarter century, the phrase “Meet me at McBroom’s” brought Kankakeeans together at a spot on North Schuyler Avenue for a cup of coffee, a “businessman’s lunch,” a club meeting or a steak dinner.
For almost a quarter century, the phrase “Meet me at McBroom’s” brought Kankakeeans together at a spot on North Schuyler Avenue for a cup of coffee, a “businessman’s lunch,” a club meeting or a steak dinner.
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Pat O'Brien, hometown hero
Pat O'Brien, hometown hero
On his final flight, the young pilot was involved in a fierce dogfight with three German aircraft, some 9,000 feet above the border between France and Belgium. He recalled the sound of bullets from the enemy fighters striking his Sopwith Scout biplane, then “a burst of bullets went into the instrument board and blew it to smithereens, another bullet went through my upper lip, came out the roof of my mouth and lodged in my throat, and the next thing I knew was when I came to in a German hospital the following morning at five o’clock, German time. I was a prisoner of war!”
On his final flight, the young pilot was involved in a fierce dogfight with three German aircraft, some 9,000 feet above the border between France and Belgium. He recalled the sound of bullets from the enemy fighters striking his Sopwith Scout biplane, then “a burst of bullets went into the instrument board and blew it to smithereens, another bullet went through my upper lip, came out the roof of my mouth and lodged in my throat, and the next thing I knew was when I came to in a German hospital the following morning at five o’clock, German time. I was a prisoner of war!”
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Pat O \ 'Brien, héroe de la ciudad natal
Pat O \ 'Brien, héroe de la ciudad natal
En su vuelo final, el joven piloto estuvo involucrado en un feroz combate aéreo con tres aviones alemanes, a unos 9,000 pies sobre la frontera entre Francia y Bélgica. Recordó el sonido de balas de los combatientes enemigos golpeando su biplano Sopwith Scout, luego "una ráfaga de balas entró en
En su vuelo final, el joven piloto estuvo involucrado en un feroz combate aéreo con tres aviones alemanes, a unos 9,000 pies sobre la frontera entre Francia y Bélgica. Recordó el sonido de balas de los combatientes enemigos golpeando su biplano Sopwith Scout, luego "una ráfaga de balas entró en
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Looking Back: The end of 'The war to end all wars'
Looking Back: The end of 'The war to end all wars'
In the wee small hours of the morning of November 11, 1918, Kankakee residents were jolted out of a sound sleep by a tidal wave of noise from factory and train whistles, sirens, and church bells.
In the wee small hours of the morning of November 11, 1918, Kankakee residents were jolted out of a sound sleep by a tidal wave of noise from factory and train whistles, sirens, and church bells.
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Mirando hacia atrás: el fin de la guerra para terminar con todas las guerras
Mirando hacia atrás: el fin de la guerra para terminar con todas las guerras
En las primeras horas de la madrugada del 11 de noviembre de 1918, los residentes de Kankakee fueron sacudidos de un sueño profundo por una marea de ruidos provenientes de silbatos, sirenas y campanas de las fábricas.
En las primeras horas de la madrugada del 11 de noviembre de 1918, los residentes de Kankakee fueron sacudidos de un sueño profundo por una marea de ruidos provenientes de silbatos, sirenas y campanas de las fábricas.
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Looking Back: Sheen was "first televangelist"
Looking Back: Sheen was "first televangelist"
When Fulton J. Sheen enrolled in 1913 at St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, no one could have expected that, almost 40 years later, he would be honored with an Emmy Award as America’s “Most Outstanding Personality” on prime-time television. (In 1913, TV hadn’t even been invented yet.)
As a St. Viator undergraduate, the young man from El Paso, Ill., was (in the words of Bourbonnais historian Adrien Richard) “a high-ranking student who had distinguished himself ... as a silver-tongued orator and who had made St. Viator College debating teams famous throughout the ranking universities in the country.”
When Fulton J. Sheen enrolled in 1913 at St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, no one could have expected that, almost 40 years later, he would be honored with an Emmy Award as America’s “Most Outstanding Personality” on prime-time television. (In 1913, TV hadn’t even been invented yet.)
As a St. Viator undergraduate, the young man from El Paso, Ill., was (in the words of Bourbonnais historian Adrien Richard) “a high-ranking student who had distinguished himself ... as a silver-tongued orator and who had made St. Viator College debating teams famous throughout the ranking universities in the country.”
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Looking Back: Sheen was "first televangelist"
Looking Back: Sheen was "first televangelist"
When Fulton J. Sheen enrolled in 1913 at St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, no one could have expected that, almost 40 years later, he would be honored with an Emmy Award as America’s “Most Outstanding Personality” on prime-time television. (In 1913, TV hadn’t even been invented yet.)
As a St. Viator undergraduate, the young man from El Paso, Ill., was (in the words of Bourbonnais historian Adrien Richard) “a high-ranking student who had distinguished himself ... as a silver-tongued orator and who had made St. Viator College debating teams famous throughout the ranking universities in the country.”
When Fulton J. Sheen enrolled in 1913 at St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, no one could have expected that, almost 40 years later, he would be honored with an Emmy Award as America’s “Most Outstanding Personality” on prime-time television. (In 1913, TV hadn’t even been invented yet.)
As a St. Viator undergraduate, the young man from El Paso, Ill., was (in the words of Bourbonnais historian Adrien Richard) “a high-ranking student who had distinguished himself ... as a silver-tongued orator and who had made St. Viator College debating teams famous throughout the ranking universities in the country.”
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Captain Gougar and his Steamboat Margaret
Captain Gougar and his Steamboat Margaret
On a stormy November day in 1896, disaster — in the form of a lightning bolt — struck Capt. William Gougar. While the bolt didn't strike him directly, it started a fire that destroyed the two steamboats used in his river excursion business. Each year, from late spring until well into fall, the Minnie Lillie and the Modoc shuttled hundreds of passengers weekly between Kankakee and Gougar's large picnic grove near Aroma Park.
The Minnie Lillie was built in 1883, and began life as a towboat hauling barges of sand from nearby Aroma Park to the Illinois Eastern State Hospital construction site south of Kankakee. By 1884, when the Gougar's Grove picnic grounds opened, the Minnie was converted to carrying passengers. A decade later, the smaller Modoc was added to Gougar's fleet.
On a stormy November day in 1896, disaster — in the form of a lightning bolt — struck Capt. William Gougar. While the bolt didn't strike him directly, it started a fire that destroyed the two steamboats used in his river excursion business. Each year, from late spring until well into fall, the Minnie Lillie and the Modoc shuttled hundreds of passengers weekly between Kankakee and Gougar's large picnic grove near Aroma Park.
The Minnie Lillie was built in 1883, and began life as a towboat hauling barges of sand from nearby Aroma Park to the Illinois Eastern State Hospital construction site south of Kankakee. By 1884, when the Gougar's Grove picnic grounds opened, the Minnie was converted to carrying passengers. A decade later, the smaller Modoc was added to Gougar's fleet.
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El capitán Gougar y su Steamboat Margaret
El capitán Gougar y su Steamboat Margaret
En un tormentoso día de noviembre de 1896, el desastre, en forma de rayo, golpeó al capitán William Gougar. Aunque el rayo no le golpeó directamente, comenzó un incendio que destruyó los dos barcos de vapor utilizados en su negocio de excursiones fluviales. Cada año, desde finales de la prima
En un tormentoso día de noviembre de 1896, el desastre, en forma de rayo, golpeó al capitán William Gougar. Aunque el rayo no le golpeó directamente, comenzó un incendio que destruyó los dos barcos de vapor utilizados en su negocio de excursiones fluviales. Cada año, desde finales de la prima
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The College of St. Viator
The College of St. Viator
On Sept. 10, 1865, three black-garbed newcomers appeared in the small town of Bourbonnais, arriving by carriage from the train depot in Kankakee. While the men were strangers, the language they spoke was the familiar dialect of French Canada.
The trio had come from Montreal at the invitation of Father Jacques Cote, pastor of Maternity BVM Church, to open a school for boys of the town (village girls attended the “convent school” founded five years earlier by nuns of the Congregation of Notre Dame). Father Peter Beaudoin would become the new pastor of the church, and Brothers Jean Baptiste Bernard and Augustin Martel would teach in the new school. They were members of the Clerics of St. Viator, a religious order that had operated schools in Quebec since 1847.
On Sept. 10, 1865, three black-garbed newcomers appeared in the small town of Bourbonnais, arriving by carriage from the train depot in Kankakee. While the men were strangers, the language they spoke was the familiar dialect of French Canada.
The trio had come from Montreal at the invitation of Father Jacques Cote, pastor of Maternity BVM Church, to open a school for boys of the town (village girls attended the “convent school” founded five years earlier by nuns of the Congregation of Notre Dame). Father Peter Beaudoin would become the new pastor of the church, and Brothers Jean Baptiste Bernard and Augustin Martel would teach in the new school. They were members of the Clerics of St. Viator, a religious order that had operated schools in Quebec since 1847.
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The College of St. Viator
The College of St. Viator
On Sept. 10, 1865, three black-garbed newcomers appeared in the small town of Bourbonnais, arriving by carriage from the train depot in Kankakee. While the men were strangers, the language they spoke was the familiar dialect of French Canada.
The trio had come from Montreal at the invitation of Father Jacques Cote, pastor of Maternity BVM Church, to open a school for boys of the town (village girls attended the “convent school” founded five years earlier by nuns of the Congregation of Notre Dame). Father Peter Beaudoin would become the new pastor of the church, and Brothers Jean Baptiste Bernard and Augustin Martel would teach in the new school. They were members of the Clerics of St. Viator, a religious order that had operated schools in Quebec since 1847.
On Sept. 10, 1865, three black-garbed newcomers appeared in the small town of Bourbonnais, arriving by carriage from the train depot in Kankakee. While the men were strangers, the language they spoke was the familiar dialect of French Canada.
The trio had come from Montreal at the invitation of Father Jacques Cote, pastor of Maternity BVM Church, to open a school for boys of the town (village girls attended the “convent school” founded five years earlier by nuns of the Congregation of Notre Dame). Father Peter Beaudoin would become the new pastor of the church, and Brothers Jean Baptiste Bernard and Augustin Martel would teach in the new school. They were members of the Clerics of St. Viator, a religious order that had operated schools in Quebec since 1847.
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Flames destroy the Remington Theatre
Flames destroy the Remington Theatre
The quiet of the restaurant was shattered as a small boy rushed in, shouting that the Remington Theatre building was on fire. Remington told a newspaper reporter, "I immediately sprang for the door, ran toward Court Street, and to the alley leading to the playhouse."
The quiet of the restaurant was shattered as a small boy rushed in, shouting that the Remington Theatre building was on fire. Remington told a newspaper reporter, "I immediately sprang for the door, ran toward Court Street, and to the alley leading to the playhouse."
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Las llamas destruyen el Teatro Remington
Las llamas destruyen el Teatro Remington
La tranquilidad del restaurante se hizo añicos cuando entró un niño pequeño, gritando que el edificio del Teatro Remington estaba en llamas. Remington le dijo a un periodista de un periódico, "inmediatamente salté hacia la puerta, corrí hacia Court Street, y al callejón que conduce a la
La tranquilidad del restaurante se hizo añicos cuando entró un niño pequeño, gritando que el edificio del Teatro Remington estaba en llamas. Remington le dijo a un periodista de un periódico, "inmediatamente salté hacia la puerta, corrí hacia Court Street, y al callejón que conduce a la
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The 1885 blaze that nearly destroyed Cabery
The 1885 blaze that nearly destroyed Cabery
Normally, you wouldn't find a pedestrian on Main Street in Cabery at 3 a.m. on a Sunday. At that early hour on May 3, 1885, however, there was somebody "out and about" in the small town in Kankakee County's southwest corner. Luckily, that unnamed person noticed flames licking at the wooden wall of Mrs. Hilborne's millinery shop on the south side of Main Street. He raised the alarm, allowing the Hilbornes to escape unharmed from their second floor apartment.
Normally, you wouldn't find a pedestrian on Main Street in Cabery at 3 a.m. on a Sunday. At that early hour on May 3, 1885, however, there was somebody "out and about" in the small town in Kankakee County's southwest corner. Luckily, that unnamed person noticed flames licking at the wooden wall of Mrs. Hilborne's millinery shop on the south side of Main Street. He raised the alarm, allowing the Hilbornes to escape unharmed from their second floor apartment.
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El incendio de 1885 que casi destruyó a Cabery
El incendio de 1885 que casi destruyó a Cabery
Normalmente, no encontrarías un peatón en Main Street en Cabery a las 3 am un domingo. En esa hora temprana el 3 de mayo de 1885, sin embargo, había alguien "fuera de casa" en la pequeña ciudad en la esquina suroeste del condado de Kankakee. Afortunadamente, esa persona no identificada
Normalmente, no encontrarías un peatón en Main Street en Cabery a las 3 am un domingo. En esa hora temprana el 3 de mayo de 1885, sin embargo, había alguien "fuera de casa" en la pequeña ciudad en la esquina suroeste del condado de Kankakee. Afortunadamente, esa persona no identificada
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How Kankakee landed hospital for the insane
How Kankakee landed hospital for the insane
Kankakee won the hospital project in a hotly contested and politically charged battle with eight other cities: Bloomington, Champaign, Charleston, Danville, Decatur, Paris, Paxton and Pontiac. The Kankakee facility would join three other state mental hospitals, located in the northern, southern and western sections of the state.
On May 25, 1877, the Illinois Legislature approved the building of a new hospital to serve the eastern part of the state. The legislation directed Gov. Shelby Cullom to appoint a group of seven commissioners who would choose a location for the new institution. Selection of the commissioners involved regional rivalries and other political considerations; the final makeup of that group could be vital in determining which town would be chosen.
Kankakee won the hospital project in a hotly contested and politically charged battle with eight other cities: Bloomington, Champaign, Charleston, Danville, Decatur, Paris, Paxton and Pontiac. The Kankakee facility would join three other state mental hospitals, located in the northern, southern and western sections of the state.
On May 25, 1877, the Illinois Legislature approved the building of a new hospital to serve the eastern part of the state. The legislation directed Gov. Shelby Cullom to appoint a group of seven commissioners who would choose a location for the new institution. Selection of the commissioners involved regional rivalries and other political considerations; the final makeup of that group could be vital in determining which town would be chosen.
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Cómo Kankakee dio con el hospital para locos
Cómo Kankakee dio con el hospital para locos
Kankakee ganó el proyecto del hospital en una batalla arduamente disputada y políticamente cargada con otras ocho ciudades: Bloomington, Champaign, Charleston, Danville, Decatur, París, Paxton y Pontiac. La instalación de Kankakee se uniría a otros tres hospitales psiquiátricos estatales, ubic
Kankakee ganó el proyecto del hospital en una batalla arduamente disputada y políticamente cargada con otras ocho ciudades: Bloomington, Champaign, Charleston, Danville, Decatur, París, Paxton y Pontiac. La instalación de Kankakee se uniría a otros tres hospitales psiquiátricos estatales, ubic
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Nels Anderson, Ashkum's 'Aeronaut'
Nels Anderson, Ashkum's 'Aeronaut'
On Aug. 30, 1894, at the age of 26, Anderson made his first aerial trip during a Harvest Picnic event in the neighboring town of Danforth. A veteran balloonist, M.M. Forsman, of Peoria, had been hired by Danforth businessmen to provide an ascension. "At about five o'clock," wrote an eyewitness, Forsman "introduced N.J. Anderson and informed the astonished multitude that he was to make his first trip to the clouds that day."
On Aug. 30, 1894, at the age of 26, Anderson made his first aerial trip during a Harvest Picnic event in the neighboring town of Danforth. A veteran balloonist, M.M. Forsman, of Peoria, had been hired by Danforth businessmen to provide an ascension. "At about five o'clock," wrote an eyewitness, Forsman "introduced N.J. Anderson and informed the astonished multitude that he was to make his first trip to the clouds that day."
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Nels Anderson, Aeronauta de Ashkum
Nels Anderson, Aeronauta de Ashkum
El 30 de agosto de 1894, a la edad de 26 años, Anderson realizó su primer viaje aéreo durante un evento Harvest Picnic en la vecina ciudad de Danforth. Un veterano del vuelo en globo, MM Forsman, de Peoria, había sido contratado por los hombres de negocios de Danforth para proporcionar una ascen
El 30 de agosto de 1894, a la edad de 26 años, Anderson realizó su primer viaje aéreo durante un evento Harvest Picnic en la vecina ciudad de Danforth. Un veterano del vuelo en globo, MM Forsman, de Peoria, había sido contratado por los hombres de negocios de Danforth para proporcionar una ascen
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Mrs. Taylor rode the 'big wheel'
Mrs. Taylor rode the 'big wheel'
In the summer of 1893, the Chicago World's Fair (the World's Columbian Exposition) attracted, literally, millions of visitors to the city. They marveled at the huge classical exhibit buildings of the temporary "White City" built in what is today Jackson Park, and gaped at the 25-story-tall Ferris wheel rotating slowly just west of the main fairgrounds.
In the summer of 1893, the Chicago World's Fair (the World's Columbian Exposition) attracted, literally, millions of visitors to the city. They marveled at the huge classical exhibit buildings of the temporary "White City" built in what is today Jackson Park, and gaped at the 25-story-tall Ferris wheel rotating slowly just west of the main fairgrounds.
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La Sra. Taylor montó la '' gran rueda ''
La Sra. Taylor montó la '' gran rueda ''
En el verano de 1893, la Chicago World's Fair (la Exposición Mundial de Colombia) atrajo, literalmente, a millones de visitantes a la ciudad. Se maravillaron ante los enormes edificios de exhibición clásicos de la temporal "Ciudad Blanca" construida en lo que hoy es Jackson Park, y
En el verano de 1893, la Chicago World's Fair (la Exposición Mundial de Colombia) atrajo, literalmente, a millones de visitantes a la ciudad. Se maravillaron ante los enormes edificios de exhibición clásicos de la temporal "Ciudad Blanca" construida en lo que hoy es Jackson Park, y
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Jack Klasey: Buttons and more buttons
Jack Klasey: Buttons and more buttons
In an old-time childhood game, players asked "Button, button...who's got the button?"
One answer to that question, in the early 1870s, would have been "Kankakee," which was home to the Crescent Button Co. In the days before zippers and Velcro, buttons were the primary means of fastening items of clothing from shoes to sweaters, and the Kankakee firm turned out the tiny discs in vast quantities. The Crescent plant, located on West Avenue just north of River Street, was one of only a half-dozen "vegetable ivory" button plants in the country, and the only one west of Pennsylvania.
In an old-time childhood game, players asked "Button, button...who's got the button?"
One answer to that question, in the early 1870s, would have been "Kankakee," which was home to the Crescent Button Co. In the days before zippers and Velcro, buttons were the primary means of fastening items of clothing from shoes to sweaters, and the Kankakee firm turned out the tiny discs in vast quantities. The Crescent plant, located on West Avenue just north of River Street, was one of only a half-dozen "vegetable ivory" button plants in the country, and the only one west of Pennsylvania.
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Jack Klasey: Buttons and more buttons
Jack Klasey: Buttons and more buttons
In an old-time childhood game, players asked "Button, button...who's got the button?"
One answer to that question, in the early 1870s, would have been "Kankakee," which was home to the Crescent Button Co. In the days before zippers and Velcro, buttons were the primary means of fastening items of clothing from shoes to sweaters, and the Kankakee firm turned out the tiny discs in vast quantities. The Crescent plant, located on West Avenue just north of River Street, was one of only a half-dozen "vegetable ivory" button plants in the country, and the only one west of Pennsylvania.
In an old-time childhood game, players asked "Button, button...who's got the button?"
One answer to that question, in the early 1870s, would have been "Kankakee," which was home to the Crescent Button Co. In the days before zippers and Velcro, buttons were the primary means of fastening items of clothing from shoes to sweaters, and the Kankakee firm turned out the tiny discs in vast quantities. The Crescent plant, located on West Avenue just north of River Street, was one of only a half-dozen "vegetable ivory" button plants in the country, and the only one west of Pennsylvania.
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Jack Klasey: Miracle-seekers visit St. Anne
Jack Klasey: Miracle-seekers visit St. Anne
On July 26, an annual event matching that definition will take place in the village of St. Anne for the 138th time. On that day, hundreds of people will take part in a solemn procession honoring the Feast Day of St. Anne, for whom both St. Anne Catholic Church and the village are named. Carried at the head of that procession will be an ornate gold and glass container (called a reliquary) containing a small piece of wrist bone from St. Anne, whom Catholics revere as the grandmother of Jesus.
On July 26, an annual event matching that definition will take place in the village of St. Anne for the 138th time. On that day, hundreds of people will take part in a solemn procession honoring the Feast Day of St. Anne, for whom both St. Anne Catholic Church and the village are named. Carried at the head of that procession will be an ornate gold and glass container (called a reliquary) containing a small piece of wrist bone from St. Anne, whom Catholics revere as the grandmother of Jesus.
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Jack Klasey: los buscadores de milagros visitan a Santa Ana
Jack Klasey: los buscadores de milagros visitan a Santa Ana
El 26 de julio, un evento anual que coincida con esa definición tendrá lugar en el pueblo de St. Anne por 138ª vez. En ese día, cientos de personas participarán en una solemne procesión en honor al Día de la Fiesta de Santa Ana, por quien se nombra tanto a la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana co
El 26 de julio, un evento anual que coincida con esa definición tendrá lugar en el pueblo de St. Anne por 138ª vez. En ese día, cientos de personas participarán en una solemne procesión en honor al Día de la Fiesta de Santa Ana, por quien se nombra tanto a la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana co
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Kankakee's Medal of Honor winner
Kankakee's Medal of Honor winner
Many of the grave markers in Kankakee's Mound Grove Gardens of Memory include carved sentiments such as "Beloved Mother" or "Devoted Father," but only one tombstone in that large cemetery bears the words "Medal of Honor."
Many of the grave markers in Kankakee's Mound Grove Gardens of Memory include carved sentiments such as "Beloved Mother" or "Devoted Father," but only one tombstone in that large cemetery bears the words "Medal of Honor."
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Ganador de la Medalla de Honor de Kankakee
Ganador de la Medalla de Honor de Kankakee
Muchas de las lápidas en los Jardines de la Memoria de Mound Grove en Kankakee incluyen sentimientos tallados como "Madre amada" o "Padre devoto", pero solo una lápida sepulcral en ese gran cementerio lleva las palabras "Medalla de honor".
Muchas de las lápidas en los Jardines de la Memoria de Mound Grove en Kankakee incluyen sentimientos tallados como "Madre amada" o "Padre devoto", pero solo una lápida sepulcral en ese gran cementerio lleva las palabras "Medalla de honor".
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Death-dealing cyclone struck county in 1912
Death-dealing cyclone struck county in 1912
Sunday, April 21, 1912, was a pleasant and sunny spring day in the village of Reddick on the western edge of Kankakee County ... until late afternoon, when low-hanging black clouds appeared on the western horizon. Those dark storm clouds “appeared to rise and lower at intervals until they settled just west of the village,” reported the Kankakee Daily Republican.
Sunday, April 21, 1912, was a pleasant and sunny spring day in the village of Reddick on the western edge of Kankakee County ... until late afternoon, when low-hanging black clouds appeared on the western horizon. Those dark storm clouds “appeared to rise and lower at intervals until they settled just west of the village,” reported the Kankakee Daily Republican.
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El ciclón que azota a la muerte golpeó el condado en 1912
El ciclón que azota a la muerte golpeó el condado en 1912
El domingo 21 de abril de 1912, fue un agradable y soleado día de primavera en el pueblo de Reddick, en el extremo occidental del condado de Kankakee ... hasta la tarde, cuando aparecieron nubes negras bajas en el horizonte occidental. Esas oscuras nubes de tormenta "parecían subir y bajar a
El domingo 21 de abril de 1912, fue un agradable y soleado día de primavera en el pueblo de Reddick, en el extremo occidental del condado de Kankakee ... hasta la tarde, cuando aparecieron nubes negras bajas en el horizonte occidental. Esas oscuras nubes de tormenta "parecían subir y bajar a
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North Kankakee becomes Bradley
North Kankakee becomes Bradley
A federal judge’s ruling in Chicago on April 4, 1895, changed the future — and eventually, the name — of North Kankakee. The judge directed receiver J. Herman Hardebeck to accept the David Bradley Co. bid of $40,000 for the vacant Demme & Dierkes furniture factory.
A federal judge’s ruling in Chicago on April 4, 1895, changed the future — and eventually, the name — of North Kankakee. The judge directed receiver J. Herman Hardebeck to accept the David Bradley Co. bid of $40,000 for the vacant Demme & Dierkes furniture factory.
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North Kankakee se convierte en Bradley
North Kankakee se convierte en Bradley
El fallo de un juez federal en Chicago el 4 de abril de 1895 cambió el futuro, y eventualmente el nombre, de North Kankakee. El juez dirigió al receptor J. Herman Hardebeck a aceptar la oferta de David Bradley Co. de $ 40,000 por el Demme vacante
El fallo de un juez federal en Chicago el 4 de abril de 1895 cambió el futuro, y eventualmente el nombre, de North Kankakee. El juez dirigió al receptor J. Herman Hardebeck a aceptar la oferta de David Bradley Co. de $ 40,000 por el Demme vacante
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Jack Klasey: Foundries were an early industry here
Jack Klasey: Foundries were an early industry here
The first foundry in Kankakee County dates to Civil War days. In 1861, Peter Weber established his foundry business on the east side of Washington Avenue, midway between River Street and Bourbonnais Street. Eleven years later, Weber sold the business to R. Beaumont and George Woodruff.
The first foundry in Kankakee County dates to Civil War days. In 1861, Peter Weber established his foundry business on the east side of Washington Avenue, midway between River Street and Bourbonnais Street. Eleven years later, Weber sold the business to R. Beaumont and George Woodruff.
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Jack Klasey: Foundries were an early industry here
Jack Klasey: Foundries were an early industry here
The first foundry in Kankakee County dates to Civil War days. In 1861, Peter Weber established his foundry business on the east side of Washington Avenue, midway between River Street and Bourbonnais Street. Eleven years later, Weber sold the business to R. Beaumont and George Woodruff.
The first foundry in Kankakee County dates to Civil War days. In 1861, Peter Weber established his foundry business on the east side of Washington Avenue, midway between River Street and Bourbonnais Street. Eleven years later, Weber sold the business to R. Beaumont and George Woodruff.
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The 'bicycle craze' comes to Kankakee
The 'bicycle craze' comes to Kankakee
In Kankakee County, the first person to own a bicycle was David "Ped" Durham, who worked in his family's bookstore on Court Street. In the late summer of 1879, the Kankakee Gazette reported "Ped Durham is the happy but severely bruised owner of the first bicycle, which has been brought into Kankakee. It is called an 'improvement' on the old-style velocipede, that is, a man's chance of breaking his neck are greatly improved."
In Kankakee County, the first person to own a bicycle was David "Ped" Durham, who worked in his family's bookstore on Court Street. In the late summer of 1879, the Kankakee Gazette reported "Ped Durham is the happy but severely bruised owner of the first bicycle, which has been brought into Kankakee. It is called an 'improvement' on the old-style velocipede, that is, a man's chance of breaking his neck are greatly improved."
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En el condado de Kankakee, la primera persona en tener una bicicleta era David "Ped" Durham, que trabajaba en la librería de su familia en Court Street. A finales del verano de 1879, la Gaceta de Kankakee informó que "Ped Durham es el feliz pero gravemente herido propietario de la p
En el condado de Kankakee, la primera persona en tener una bicicleta era David "Ped" Durham, que trabajaba en la librería de su familia en Court Street. A finales del verano de 1879, la Gaceta de Kankakee informó que "Ped Durham es el feliz pero gravemente herido propietario de la p
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Alpiner's local icon has been here since the 1880s
Alpiner's local icon has been here since the 1880s
More well-known locally as the Alpiner Cigar Store Indian, the colorful life-size metal statue is a featured exhibit today in the Kankakee County Museum. "Indian Chief No. 53" was the name of the statue that cigar maker Solomon Alpiner ordered from a New York wholesaler's catalog, probably in about 1876. The metal Indian was a replacement for a carved wooden statue that was destroyed, along with Alpiner's cigar store and factory, in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
More well-known locally as the Alpiner Cigar Store Indian, the colorful life-size metal statue is a featured exhibit today in the Kankakee County Museum. "Indian Chief No. 53" was the name of the statue that cigar maker Solomon Alpiner ordered from a New York wholesaler's catalog, probably in about 1876. The metal Indian was a replacement for a carved wooden statue that was destroyed, along with Alpiner's cigar store and factory, in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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El icono local de Alpiner ha estado aquí desde la década de 1880
El icono local de Alpiner ha estado aquí desde la década de 1880
Más conocida localmente como Alpiner Cigar Store Indian, la colorida estatua de metal de tamaño natural es una exhibición presentada hoy en el Museo del Condado de Kankakee. "Indian Chief No. 53" era el nombre de la estatua que el tabaquero Solomon Alpiner compró en un catálogo de may
Más conocida localmente como Alpiner Cigar Store Indian, la colorida estatua de metal de tamaño natural es una exhibición presentada hoy en el Museo del Condado de Kankakee. "Indian Chief No. 53" era el nombre de la estatua que el tabaquero Solomon Alpiner compró en un catálogo de may
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Could we have become the Motor City?
Could we have become the Motor City?
For more than a century, Detroit held the title of Motor City because of its concentration of automobile manufacturers. But in the early 1900s, at the dawn of the Automobile Age, Kankakee (and dozens of other small communities across the country), could have contended for that title.
For more than a century, Detroit held the title of Motor City because of its concentration of automobile manufacturers. But in the early 1900s, at the dawn of the Automobile Age, Kankakee (and dozens of other small communities across the country), could have contended for that title.
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Jack Klasey: ¿Podríamos habernos convertido en la ciudad del motor?
Jack Klasey: ¿Podríamos habernos convertido en la ciudad del motor?
Durante más de un siglo, Detroit celebró el título de Motor City debido a su concentración de fabricantes de automóviles. Pero a principios del siglo XX, en los albores de la Era del Automóvil, Kankakee (y docenas de otras pequeñas comunidades en todo el país) podrían haber competido por es
Durante más de un siglo, Detroit celebró el título de Motor City debido a su concentración de fabricantes de automóviles. Pero a principios del siglo XX, en los albores de la Era del Automóvil, Kankakee (y docenas de otras pequeñas comunidades en todo el país) podrían haber competido por es
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St. Rose was Kankakee’s 'Mother Church'
St. Rose was Kankakee’s 'Mother Church'
If you were a Catholic in Kankakee in the mid-1800s, there was no question about where you would attend Sunday Mass. You would be worshipping at St. Rose of Lima. Often referred to as the "Mother Church" of Kankakee, it was the only Catholic church in the city for many years.
By 1900, there were three other Catholic churches available; which one you attended usually depended upon your ethnic background. If you were German, you would most likely go to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception at Washington Avenue and Oak Street. Polish Catholics would attend St. Stanislaus at Dearborn Avenue and Birch Street and the Irish would, of course, go to St. Patrick at Indiana Avenue and Hickory Street.
If you were a Catholic in Kankakee in the mid-1800s, there was no question about where you would attend Sunday Mass. You would be worshipping at St. Rose of Lima. Often referred to as the "Mother Church" of Kankakee, it was the only Catholic church in the city for many years.
By 1900, there were three other Catholic churches available; which one you attended usually depended upon your ethnic background. If you were German, you would most likely go to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception at Washington Avenue and Oak Street. Polish Catholics would attend St. Stanislaus at Dearborn Avenue and Birch Street and the Irish would, of course, go to St. Patrick at Indiana Avenue and Hickory Street.
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Santa Rosa era la 'Iglesia Madre' de Kankakee
Santa Rosa era la 'Iglesia Madre' de Kankakee
Si eras católico en Kankakee a mediados del siglo XIX, no había dudas acerca de dónde asistirías a la misa dominical. Estarías adorando en St. Rose of Lima. Conocida a menudo como la "Iglesia Madre" de Kankakee, fue la única iglesia católica en la ciudad durante muchos años.
Si eras católico en Kankakee a mediados del siglo XIX, no había dudas acerca de dónde asistirías a la misa dominical. Estarías adorando en St. Rose of Lima. Conocida a menudo como la "Iglesia Madre" de Kankakee, fue la única iglesia católica en la ciudad durante muchos años.
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Train wreck at the Kankakee bridge
Train wreck at the Kankakee bridge
"Fast Mail Wrecked" read the small one-column heading on page 1 of the Kankakee Gazette on Nov. 27, 1890. Considering that the head-on collision between two trains killed one man and seriously injured another, the story might seem to be seriously underplayed.
"Fast Mail Wrecked" read the small one-column heading on page 1 of the Kankakee Gazette on Nov. 27, 1890. Considering that the head-on collision between two trains killed one man and seriously injured another, the story might seem to be seriously underplayed.
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Choque de tren en el puente de Kankakee
Choque de tren en el puente de Kankakee
"Fast Mail Wrecked" leyó el encabezado de una columna pequeña en la página 1 de la Gaceta de Kankakee el 27 de noviembre de 1890. Considerando que la colisión frontal entre dos trenes mató a un hombre e hirió gravemente a otro, la historia podría parecer seriamente minimizado. El tr
"Fast Mail Wrecked" leyó el encabezado de una columna pequeña en la página 1 de la Gaceta de Kankakee el 27 de noviembre de 1890. Considerando que la colisión frontal entre dos trenes mató a un hombre e hirió gravemente a otro, la historia podría parecer seriamente minimizado. El tr
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North Kankakee: From boom to bust
North Kankakee: From boom to bust
As the year 1893 opened in the new town of North Kankakee, life was good. Houses were sprouting up everywhere on streets that were once cornfields, stores were scattered up and down West Broadway Street, and workers by the hundreds were carrying their lunchboxes into the village's humming furniture factories.
As the year 1893 opened in the new town of North Kankakee, life was good. Houses were sprouting up everywhere on streets that were once cornfields, stores were scattered up and down West Broadway Street, and workers by the hundreds were carrying their lunchboxes into the village's humming furniture factories.
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North Kankakee: del boom al busto
North Kankakee: del boom al busto
Cuando se inauguró el año 1893 en la nueva ciudad de North Kankakee, la vida era buena. Las casas brotaban en todas partes en las calles que alguna vez fueron maizales, las tiendas se dispersaban por la calle West Broadway, y cientos de trabajadores llevaban sus fiambreras a las fábricas de muebl
Cuando se inauguró el año 1893 en la nueva ciudad de North Kankakee, la vida era buena. Las casas brotaban en todas partes en las calles que alguna vez fueron maizales, las tiendas se dispersaban por la calle West Broadway, y cientos de trabajadores llevaban sus fiambreras a las fábricas de muebl
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Saying 'Bye-Bye' to the Old 'Y'
Saying 'Bye-Bye' to the Old 'Y'
Although the "Y" had been operating in Kankakee since 1894, the Harrison Avenue building was the first structure specifically built for the organization's needs. It offered meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and, for many years, clean and inexpensive sleeping rooms for men passing through town.
Previously, the organization had rented space in downtown buildings. Its first location was the third floor of the Swannell Building on the southeast corner of Court Street and Schuyler Avenue. In 1894, it took over the space and furnishings previously used by the defunct Columbian Social Club.
Although the "Y" had been operating in Kankakee since 1894, the Harrison Avenue building was the first structure specifically built for the organization's needs. It offered meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and, for many years, clean and inexpensive sleeping rooms for men passing through town.
Previously, the organization had rented space in downtown buildings. Its first location was the third floor of the Swannell Building on the southeast corner of Court Street and Schuyler Avenue. In 1894, it took over the space and furnishings previously used by the defunct Columbian Social Club.
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Diciendole 'adios' al viejo Y
Diciendole 'adios' al viejo Y
Aunque la "Y" había estado operando en Kankakee desde 1894, el edificio Harrison Avenue fue la primera estructura construida específicamente para las necesidades de la organización. Ofrecía salas de reuniones, un gimnasio, una piscina y, durante muchos años, dormitorios limpios y econ
Aunque la "Y" había estado operando en Kankakee desde 1894, el edificio Harrison Avenue fue la primera estructura construida específicamente para las necesidades de la organización. Ofrecía salas de reuniones, un gimnasio, una piscina y, durante muchos años, dormitorios limpios y econ
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James H. Dennison, Prisoner of War at Andersonville
James H. Dennison, Prisoner of War at Andersonville
Dennison was captured by Confederate troops near Brice's Crossroads, Miss., in the early morning hours of June 11, 1864. The day before, the 113th Illinois had been routed by a force of cavalrymen under the command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Dennison described his capture:
"Tishomingo Creek is ware the battel was the 10th of June 1864. It was a bad loss for us. I went 23 miles before I was taken. I was tired out ... after I was taken one of the rebels snat [shot] his gun at me but it did not go of [off]."
Dennison was captured by Confederate troops near Brice's Crossroads, Miss., in the early morning hours of June 11, 1864. The day before, the 113th Illinois had been routed by a force of cavalrymen under the command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Dennison described his capture:
"Tishomingo Creek is ware the battel was the 10th of June 1864. It was a bad loss for us. I went 23 miles before I was taken. I was tired out ... after I was taken one of the rebels snat [shot] his gun at me but it did not go of [off]."
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James H. Dennison, prisionero de guerra en Andersonville
James H. Dennison, prisionero de guerra en Andersonville
Dennison fue capturado por las tropas confederadas cerca de Brice's Crossroads, Miss., En la madrugada del 11 de junio de 1864. El día anterior, el 113th Illinois había sido derrotado por una fuerza de soldados de caballería bajo el mando del general Nathan Bedford Forrest. Dennison describi
Dennison fue capturado por las tropas confederadas cerca de Brice's Crossroads, Miss., En la madrugada del 11 de junio de 1864. El día anterior, el 113th Illinois había sido derrotado por una fuerza de soldados de caballería bajo el mando del general Nathan Bedford Forrest. Dennison describi
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Jack Klasey: A palace for Momence
Jack Klasey: A palace for Momence
Intended to showcase the area’s major agricultural product, the Inter-State Hay Palace was constructed (of course) from hundreds of bales of hay. It was the brainchild of Momence newspaper editor Charles S. McNichols, who had visited a “Blue Grass Palace” in Creston, Iowa, the previous year. Similar agriculture-themed palaces had been built in western towns, but the Momence edifice would be the first east of the Mississippi River.
Intended to showcase the area’s major agricultural product, the Inter-State Hay Palace was constructed (of course) from hundreds of bales of hay. It was the brainchild of Momence newspaper editor Charles S. McNichols, who had visited a “Blue Grass Palace” in Creston, Iowa, the previous year. Similar agriculture-themed palaces had been built in western towns, but the Momence edifice would be the first east of the Mississippi River.
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Jack Klasey: un palacio para Momence
Jack Klasey: un palacio para Momence
Con la intención de mostrar el principal producto agrícola de la zona, el Palacio de invierno interestatal se construyó (por supuesto) a partir de cientos de fardos de heno. Fue una creación del editor del periódico Momence Charles S. McNichols, que había visitado un "Blue Grass Palace" en Cre
Con la intención de mostrar el principal producto agrícola de la zona, el Palacio de invierno interestatal se construyó (por supuesto) a partir de cientos de fardos de heno. Fue una creación del editor del periódico Momence Charles S. McNichols, que había visitado un "Blue Grass Palace" en Cre
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Library history an open book
Library history an open book
In the fall of 1895, Kankakee dentist and civic leader Dr. Andrew S. Cutler launched a movement to establish a public library. He told members of the city's University Club, "We want a library where the poor man can go at all times and procure the information he is in search of. It will be the greatest thing ever done in Kankakee in behalf of the people at large."
A petition to establish a tax-supported city library gathered 200 signatures, and resulted in action by the Kankakee City Council in November 1895. Four months later, the first Kankakee Public Library opened in rented quarters on the first floor of the Arcade Building at Schuyler Avenue and Merchant Street. It began operation with a collection of 600 donated books, including 50 from Dr. Cutler's personal library. Within two months, the number of books had grown to 1,400, and about 600 citizens had signed up for free library cards.
In the fall of 1895, Kankakee dentist and civic leader Dr. Andrew S. Cutler launched a movement to establish a public library. He told members of the city's University Club, "We want a library where the poor man can go at all times and procure the information he is in search of. It will be the greatest thing ever done in Kankakee in behalf of the people at large."
A petition to establish a tax-supported city library gathered 200 signatures, and resulted in action by the Kankakee City Council in November 1895. Four months later, the first Kankakee Public Library opened in rented quarters on the first floor of the Arcade Building at Schuyler Avenue and Merchant Street. It began operation with a collection of 600 donated books, including 50 from Dr. Cutler's personal library. Within two months, the number of books had grown to 1,400, and about 600 citizens had signed up for free library cards.
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Historia de la biblioteca un libro abierto
Historia de la biblioteca un libro abierto
En el otoño de 1895, el dentista y líder cívico de Kankakee, el Dr. Andrew S. Cutler, lanzó un movimiento para establecer una biblioteca pública. Dijo a los miembros del University Club de la ciudad: "Queremos una biblioteca donde el pobre pueda ir en todo momento y obtener la información
En el otoño de 1895, el dentista y líder cívico de Kankakee, el Dr. Andrew S. Cutler, lanzó un movimiento para establecer una biblioteca pública. Dijo a los miembros del University Club de la ciudad: "Queremos una biblioteca donde el pobre pueda ir en todo momento y obtener la información
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Looking Back: Murdering the Grand Kankakee Marsh
Looking Back: Murdering the Grand Kankakee Marsh
“They murdered this land while they were at it, and made a good job of it!” was an agonized reaction to the draining of a wildlife paradise — the Grand Kankakee Marsh — and turning it into cornfields and cow pastures.
“They murdered this land while they were at it, and made a good job of it!” was an agonized reaction to the draining of a wildlife paradise — the Grand Kankakee Marsh — and turning it into cornfields and cow pastures.
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Looking Back: Murdering the Grand Kankakee Marsh
Looking Back: Murdering the Grand Kankakee Marsh
“They murdered this land while they were at it, and made a good job of it!” was an agonized reaction to the draining of a wildlife paradise — the Grand Kankakee Marsh — and turning it into cornfields and cow pastures.
“They murdered this land while they were at it, and made a good job of it!” was an agonized reaction to the draining of a wildlife paradise — the Grand Kankakee Marsh — and turning it into cornfields and cow pastures.
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The North Kankakee boom
The North Kankakee boom
The story of North Kankakee began in May 1891, when Hardebeck acquired a large plot of land lying between Vasseur Avenue (now Kennedy Drive) and the Illinois Central Railroad. The plat map of the North Kankakee development showed the land divided into 80 blocks, bounded by South Street, the Illinois Central Railroad, North Street and Vasseur Avenue. Lots set aside for industry lined the western side of the railroad tracks, and business lots were along both sides of Broadway Street.
The story of North Kankakee began in May 1891, when Hardebeck acquired a large plot of land lying between Vasseur Avenue (now Kennedy Drive) and the Illinois Central Railroad. The plat map of the North Kankakee development showed the land divided into 80 blocks, bounded by South Street, the Illinois Central Railroad, North Street and Vasseur Avenue. Lots set aside for industry lined the western side of the railroad tracks, and business lots were along both sides of Broadway Street.
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El boom del norte de Kankakee
El boom del norte de Kankakee
La historia de North Kankakee comenzó en mayo de 1891, cuando Hardebeck adquirió una gran parcela de tierra entre la avenida Vasseur (ahora Kennedy Drive) y el ferrocarril central de Illinois. El plano del desarrollo de North Kankakee mostraba la tierra dividida en 80 bloques, delimitados por Sout
La historia de North Kankakee comenzó en mayo de 1891, cuando Hardebeck adquirió una gran parcela de tierra entre la avenida Vasseur (ahora Kennedy Drive) y el ferrocarril central de Illinois. El plano del desarrollo de North Kankakee mostraba la tierra dividida en 80 bloques, delimitados por Sout
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Trolleys brought mass transit here 125 years ago
Trolleys brought mass transit here 125 years ago
"At 6:35 p.m., Mr. McBeth turned the handle a trifle, the car instantly started … and before the passengers realized it, the car was rolling steadily and smoothly up East Avenue while the crowd which lined the walk cheered. ... Up the hill the car glided without any lessening of speed, and when Knecht's Corner was reached, everybody knew that the system was a success."
As described by a Kankakee Gazette reporter, mass transit had come to Kankakee on July 18, 1891, in the form of the electric trolley car. The car that made the initial trip up the East Avenue tracks, then turned onto Court Street, was 16 feet in length and could seat 20 passengers. The exterior was painted orange and yellow, with gold striping, and emblazoned on each side with "Kankakee Electric Street Railway" in large silver letters.
"At 6:35 p.m., Mr. McBeth turned the handle a trifle, the car instantly started … and before the passengers realized it, the car was rolling steadily and smoothly up East Avenue while the crowd which lined the walk cheered. ... Up the hill the car glided without any lessening of speed, and when Knecht's Corner was reached, everybody knew that the system was a success."
As described by a Kankakee Gazette reporter, mass transit had come to Kankakee on July 18, 1891, in the form of the electric trolley car. The car that made the initial trip up the East Avenue tracks, then turned onto Court Street, was 16 feet in length and could seat 20 passengers. The exterior was painted orange and yellow, with gold striping, and emblazoned on each side with "Kankakee Electric Street Railway" in large silver letters.
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Trolleys brought mass transit here 125 years ago
Trolleys brought mass transit here 125 years ago
"At 6:35 p.m., Mr. McBeth turned the handle a trifle, the car instantly started … and before the passengers realized it, the car was rolling steadily and smoothly up East Avenue while the crowd which lined the walk cheered. ... Up the hill the car glided without any lessening of speed, and when Knecht's Corner was reached, everybody knew that the system was a success."
As described by a Kankakee Gazette reporter, mass transit had come to Kankakee on July 18, 1891, in the form of the electric trolley car. The car that made the initial trip up the East Avenue tracks, then turned onto Court Street, was 16 feet in length and could seat 20 passengers. The exterior was painted orange and yellow, with gold striping, and emblazoned on each side with "Kankakee Electric Street Railway" in large silver letters.
"At 6:35 p.m., Mr. McBeth turned the handle a trifle, the car instantly started … and before the passengers realized it, the car was rolling steadily and smoothly up East Avenue while the crowd which lined the walk cheered. ... Up the hill the car glided without any lessening of speed, and when Knecht's Corner was reached, everybody knew that the system was a success."
As described by a Kankakee Gazette reporter, mass transit had come to Kankakee on July 18, 1891, in the form of the electric trolley car. The car that made the initial trip up the East Avenue tracks, then turned onto Court Street, was 16 feet in length and could seat 20 passengers. The exterior was painted orange and yellow, with gold striping, and emblazoned on each side with "Kankakee Electric Street Railway" in large silver letters.
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Looking Back: Hunters and harvesters drawn to grand marsh
Looking Back: Hunters and harvesters drawn to grand marsh
For centuries, the marsh had been a bountiful hunting and fishing ground for the Native American population; in the early 1800s, trappers began harvesting valuable furs. By the midcentury, however, it became known as a “paradise for hunters,” drawing large numbers of commercial and recreational shooters.
For centuries, the marsh had been a bountiful hunting and fishing ground for the Native American population; in the early 1800s, trappers began harvesting valuable furs. By the midcentury, however, it became known as a “paradise for hunters,” drawing large numbers of commercial and recreational shooters.
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Looking Back: Hunters and harvesters drawn to grand marsh
Looking Back: Hunters and harvesters drawn to grand marsh
For centuries, the marsh had been a bountiful hunting and fishing ground for the Native American population; in the early 1800s, trappers began harvesting valuable furs. By the midcentury, however, it became known as a “paradise for hunters,” drawing large numbers of commercial and recreational shooters.
For centuries, the marsh had been a bountiful hunting and fishing ground for the Native American population; in the early 1800s, trappers began harvesting valuable furs. By the midcentury, however, it became known as a “paradise for hunters,” drawing large numbers of commercial and recreational shooters.
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Looking Back: Horse thieves’ Hideout
Looking Back: Horse thieves’ Hideout
For those on the run from the law, the huge marsh — spreading over nearly a million acres along the Kankakee River in Indiana and eastern Illinois — offered many hiding places in the form of hard-to-approach islands.
For those on the run from the law, the huge marsh — spreading over nearly a million acres along the Kankakee River in Indiana and eastern Illinois — offered many hiding places in the form of hard-to-approach islands.
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Looking Back: Horse thieves’ Hideout
Looking Back: Horse thieves’ Hideout
For those on the run from the law, the huge marsh — spreading over nearly a million acres along the Kankakee River in Indiana and eastern Illinois — offered many hiding places in the form of hard-to-approach islands.
For those on the run from the law, the huge marsh — spreading over nearly a million acres along the Kankakee River in Indiana and eastern Illinois — offered many hiding places in the form of hard-to-approach islands.
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The Chautauqua Assembly comes to town
The Chautauqua Assembly comes to town
In 1901 — before radio, television and movies — an organization with an odd, hard-to-spell name exposed Kankakee County residents to the wider world beyond its factories and farm fields.
In July of that year, the Chautauqua Assembly brought what it described as “10 solid days of amusement and instruction under the forest trees” to area families. Those “forest trees” were located at Gougar’s Grove on the bank of the Kankakee River, south of the city. Chautauquas would become an annual tradition at Kankakee until the mid-1920s.
In 1901 — before radio, television and movies — an organization with an odd, hard-to-spell name exposed Kankakee County residents to the wider world beyond its factories and farm fields.
In July of that year, the Chautauqua Assembly brought what it described as “10 solid days of amusement and instruction under the forest trees” to area families. Those “forest trees” were located at Gougar’s Grove on the bank of the Kankakee River, south of the city. Chautauquas would become an annual tradition at Kankakee until the mid-1920s.
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The Chautauqua Assembly comes to town
The Chautauqua Assembly comes to town
In 1901 — before radio, television and movies — an organization with an odd, hard-to-spell name exposed Kankakee County residents to the wider world beyond its factories and farm fields.
In July of that year, the Chautauqua Assembly brought what it described as “10 solid days of amusement and instruction under the forest trees” to area families. Those “forest trees” were located at Gougar’s Grove on the bank of the Kankakee River, south of the city. Chautauquas would become an annual tradition at Kankakee until the mid-1920s.
In 1901 — before radio, television and movies — an organization with an odd, hard-to-spell name exposed Kankakee County residents to the wider world beyond its factories and farm fields.
In July of that year, the Chautauqua Assembly brought what it described as “10 solid days of amusement and instruction under the forest trees” to area families. Those “forest trees” were located at Gougar’s Grove on the bank of the Kankakee River, south of the city. Chautauquas would become an annual tradition at Kankakee until the mid-1920s.
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Jack Klasey: Recalling fair from a faraway time
Jack Klasey: Recalling fair from a faraway time
The complaint, “There’s nothing to do in Kankakee,” almost certainly wasn’t being uttered in the city in the second week of September 1899. During that period — from Monday to Saturday (Sept. 11-16) — two major events attracted visitors by the thousands to the community.
The complaint, “There’s nothing to do in Kankakee,” almost certainly wasn’t being uttered in the city in the second week of September 1899. During that period — from Monday to Saturday (Sept. 11-16) — two major events attracted visitors by the thousands to the community.
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Jack Klasey: Recalling fair from a faraway time
Jack Klasey: Recalling fair from a faraway time
The complaint, “There’s nothing to do in Kankakee,” almost certainly wasn’t being uttered in the city in the second week of September 1899. During that period — from Monday to Saturday (Sept. 11-16) — two major events attracted visitors by the thousands to the community.
The complaint, “There’s nothing to do in Kankakee,” almost certainly wasn’t being uttered in the city in the second week of September 1899. During that period — from Monday to Saturday (Sept. 11-16) — two major events attracted visitors by the thousands to the community.
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The Kankakee River ice business
The Kankakee River ice business
The path of that block of ice to the customer's home began, usually in December or January, on a frozen river (the Kankakee particularly was noted for the clean, clear ice it produced). Teams of workers, armed with long handsaws, cut large blocks of ice from the river and loaded them onto horse-drawn sleds for transport to the storage facilities, called "icehouses." Inside the large icehouses, the blocks were stacked, separated by layers of insulating sawdust, to await the coming hot summer. Some of the ice was shipped by rail to out-of-town commercial customers, but most was delivered to local homes by wagons that followed a regular delivery route.
The path of that block of ice to the customer's home began, usually in December or January, on a frozen river (the Kankakee particularly was noted for the clean, clear ice it produced). Teams of workers, armed with long handsaws, cut large blocks of ice from the river and loaded them onto horse-drawn sleds for transport to the storage facilities, called "icehouses." Inside the large icehouses, the blocks were stacked, separated by layers of insulating sawdust, to await the coming hot summer. Some of the ice was shipped by rail to out-of-town commercial customers, but most was delivered to local homes by wagons that followed a regular delivery route.
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El negocio del hielo en el río Kankakee
El negocio del hielo en el río Kankakee
El camino de ese bloque de hielo hasta la casa del cliente comenzó, por lo general en diciembre o enero, en un río helado (el Kankakee en particular era conocido por el hielo limpio y claro que producía). Los equipos de trabajadores, armados con sierras de mano largas, cortaron grandes bloques de
El camino de ese bloque de hielo hasta la casa del cliente comenzó, por lo general en diciembre o enero, en un río helado (el Kankakee en particular era conocido por el hielo limpio y claro que producía). Los equipos de trabajadores, armados con sierras de mano largas, cortaron grandes bloques de
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Street Smarts: How 'Easy Way Bumps Road' got its name
Street Smarts: How 'Easy Way Bumps Road' got its name
An E-Z Way Bumps clarification:
Several readers have contacted me with more information on the reason for EZ Way Bumps name: while the railroad tracks contributed to the "bumpiness," the major cause was a series of rises and dips in the pavement. Vehicles could "go airborne" at higher speeds (usually on purpose, when driven by teenagers). The roadway "bumps" were flattened out when the road was repaved a number of years ago.
An E-Z Way Bumps clarification:
Several readers have contacted me with more information on the reason for EZ Way Bumps name: while the railroad tracks contributed to the "bumpiness," the major cause was a series of rises and dips in the pavement. Vehicles could "go airborne" at higher speeds (usually on purpose, when driven by teenagers). The roadway "bumps" were flattened out when the road was repaved a number of years ago.
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Inteligencia de calle: Como
Inteligencia de calle: Como
Una aclaración de EZ Way Bumps: Varios lectores me han contactado para obtener más información sobre el motivo del nombre de EZ Way Bumps: mientras que las vías del tren contribuyeron a los "baches", la causa principal fue una serie de subidas y bajadas en el pavimento. Los vehículos
Una aclaración de EZ Way Bumps: Varios lectores me han contactado para obtener más información sobre el motivo del nombre de EZ Way Bumps: mientras que las vías del tren contribuyeron a los "baches", la causa principal fue una serie de subidas y bajadas en el pavimento. Los vehículos
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Demolishing the Court Street Bridge
Demolishing the Court Street Bridge
In September 1911, a gang of workmen began demolishing Kankakee's Court Street Bridge (no, not the bridge across the Kankakee River: that wouldn't even be built for almost another half-century).
In September 1911, a gang of workmen began demolishing Kankakee's Court Street Bridge (no, not the bridge across the Kankakee River: that wouldn't even be built for almost another half-century).
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Demolishing the Court Street Bridge
Demolishing the Court Street Bridge
In September 1911, a gang of workmen began demolishing Kankakee's Court Street Bridge (no, not the bridge across the Kankakee River: that wouldn't even be built for almost another half-century).
In September 1911, a gang of workmen began demolishing Kankakee's Court Street Bridge (no, not the bridge across the Kankakee River: that wouldn't even be built for almost another half-century).
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The old shoe factory
The old shoe factory
The stone structure was built in 1885 by Merritt Teed to house his growing shoe manufacturing business, which he had begun four years earlier in a wooden building located one block to the east. An 1883 newspaper report on Kankakee manufacturers noted "M. Teed & Son employ a force of about 30 hands in the manufacture of women's and misses' shoes. Their factory is fully supplied with all the latest improved machinery, and they are turning out about 25 cases of shoes per day."
The stone structure was built in 1885 by Merritt Teed to house his growing shoe manufacturing business, which he had begun four years earlier in a wooden building located one block to the east. An 1883 newspaper report on Kankakee manufacturers noted "M. Teed & Son employ a force of about 30 hands in the manufacture of women's and misses' shoes. Their factory is fully supplied with all the latest improved machinery, and they are turning out about 25 cases of shoes per day."
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La antigua fábrica de zapatos
La antigua fábrica de zapatos
La estructura de piedra fue construida en 1885 por Merritt Teed para albergar su creciente negocio de fabricación de calzado, que había comenzado cuatro años antes en un edificio de madera ubicado a una cuadra al este. Un informe de un periódico de 1883 sobre los fabricantes de Kankakee señaló
La estructura de piedra fue construida en 1885 por Merritt Teed para albergar su creciente negocio de fabricación de calzado, que había comenzado cuatro años antes en un edificio de madera ubicado a una cuadra al este. Un informe de un periódico de 1883 sobre los fabricantes de Kankakee señaló
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1885 state hospital fire killed 17 patients
1885 state hospital fire killed 17 patients
Watchman B.B. Cobbs, making his early-morning rounds on a frigid Sunday in 1885, detected a strong odor of smoke on the first floor of the Men’s Infirmary building at Kankakee’s Eastern Illinois State Hospital for the Insane. It was shortly after 4 a.m. By the time the sun rose that Sunday, Jan. 18, only the thick stone walls of the building would remain; and 17 of the 45 patients being treated there would be dead.
Watchman B.B. Cobbs, making his early-morning rounds on a frigid Sunday in 1885, detected a strong odor of smoke on the first floor of the Men’s Infirmary building at Kankakee’s Eastern Illinois State Hospital for the Insane. It was shortly after 4 a.m. By the time the sun rose that Sunday, Jan. 18, only the thick stone walls of the building would remain; and 17 of the 45 patients being treated there would be dead.
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1885 incendio en el hospital del estado mató a 17 pacientes
1885 incendio en el hospital del estado mató a 17 pacientes
Bajo el titular, "Un sepulcro en ebullición", la Gaceta Kankakee dedicó tres columnas completas en su portada al desastre, señalando: "Desde el momento del descubrimiento del incendio, era evidente que el edificio estaba condenado al fracaso, y en el informe el tiempo en que permaneció habitable
Bajo el titular, "Un sepulcro en ebullición", la Gaceta Kankakee dedicó tres columnas completas en su portada al desastre, señalando: "Desde el momento del descubrimiento del incendio, era evidente que el edificio estaba condenado al fracaso, y en el informe el tiempo en que permaneció habitable
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Building Warner Bridge
Building Warner Bridge
The year is 1910, and you have to drive your "Tin Lizzie" (Model T Ford automobile) from your home in Essex to Bourbonnais for a visit with Aunt Mabel and Uncle Fred. What would be the best and fastest route from Essex to Bourbonnais? Since you'll have to cross the Kankakee River, the route must include a bridge. Essentially, you have two choices: Wilmington or Kankakee, since there are no bridges in between.
The year is 1910, and you have to drive your "Tin Lizzie" (Model T Ford automobile) from your home in Essex to Bourbonnais for a visit with Aunt Mabel and Uncle Fred. What would be the best and fastest route from Essex to Bourbonnais? Since you'll have to cross the Kankakee River, the route must include a bridge. Essentially, you have two choices: Wilmington or Kankakee, since there are no bridges in between.
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Construyendo el Puente Warner
Construyendo el Puente Warner
El año es 1910, y tiene que conducir su "Tin Lizzie" (automóvil modelo T Ford) desde su casa en Essex a Bourbonnais para una visita con la tía Mabel y el tío Fred. ¿Cuál sería la mejor y más rápida ruta desde Essex hasta Bourbonnais? Como deberás cruzar el río Kankakee, la ruta
El año es 1910, y tiene que conducir su "Tin Lizzie" (automóvil modelo T Ford) desde su casa en Essex a Bourbonnais para una visita con la tía Mabel y el tío Fred. ¿Cuál sería la mejor y más rápida ruta desde Essex hasta Bourbonnais? Como deberás cruzar el río Kankakee, la ruta
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The Boarding School Era
The Boarding School Era
For more than a century — from the 1860s to the 1960s — families from Chicago and other Midwestern cities placed their daughters “in the care of the good sisters” as students at boarding schools located in the Kankakee area.
The “good sisters” were Catholic nuns belonging to the Congregation of Notre Dame and the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary.
For more than a century — from the 1860s to the 1960s — families from Chicago and other Midwestern cities placed their daughters “in the care of the good sisters” as students at boarding schools located in the Kankakee area.
The “good sisters” were Catholic nuns belonging to the Congregation of Notre Dame and the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary.
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La era del internado
La era del internado
Durante más de un siglo, desde la década de 1860 hasta la de 1960, las familias de Chicago y otras ciudades del medio oeste colocaron a sus hijas "al cuidado de las hermanas buenas" como estudiantes en internados ubicados en el área de Kankakee.
Durante más de un siglo, desde la década de 1860 hasta la de 1960, las familias de Chicago y otras ciudades del medio oeste colocaron a sus hijas "al cuidado de las hermanas buenas" como estudiantes en internados ubicados en el área de Kankakee.
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Kankakee Day,1853
Kankakee Day,1853
On that day, 165 years ago, the voters of Kankakee County chose the infant town of Kankakee Depot as their county seat. At that time, Kankakee Depot existed mostly on paper in the form of a plat map showing 49 blocks laid out in hundreds of building lots. Almost none of those lots contained a building yet (within 18 months, however, the population would grow from a handful of residents to more than 1,000).
On that day, 165 years ago, the voters of Kankakee County chose the infant town of Kankakee Depot as their county seat. At that time, Kankakee Depot existed mostly on paper in the form of a plat map showing 49 blocks laid out in hundreds of building lots. Almost none of those lots contained a building yet (within 18 months, however, the population would grow from a handful of residents to more than 1,000).
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Día de Kankakee, 1853
Día de Kankakee, 1853
Ese día, hace 165 años, los votantes del condado de Kankakee eligieron la ciudad infantil de Kankakee Depot como su asiento de condado. En ese momento, Kankakee Depot existía principalmente en papel en forma de un mapa plat mostrando 49 bloques distribuidos en cientos de lotes. Casi ninguno de es
Ese día, hace 165 años, los votantes del condado de Kankakee eligieron la ciudad infantil de Kankakee Depot como su asiento de condado. En ese momento, Kankakee Depot existía principalmente en papel en forma de un mapa plat mostrando 49 bloques distribuidos en cientos de lotes. Casi ninguno de es
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The amazing Emory Cobb
The amazing Emory Cobb
In the year 1857, the 26-year-old Cobb, who was manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company's Chicago office, came up with the idea of using the telegraph system as a way to transfer money. (Remember, this was in the days before there were ATMs on almost every corner.)
In the year 1857, the 26-year-old Cobb, who was manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company's Chicago office, came up with the idea of using the telegraph system as a way to transfer money. (Remember, this was in the days before there were ATMs on almost every corner.)
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El increíble Emory Cobb
El increíble Emory Cobb
En el año 1857, a Cobb, de 26 años, gerente de la oficina de Western Union Telegraph Company en Chicago, se le ocurrió la idea de usar el sistema de telégrafo como una forma de transferir dinero. (Recuerde, esto fue en los días antes de que hubiera cajeros automáticos en casi cada esquina).
En el año 1857, a Cobb, de 26 años, gerente de la oficina de Western Union Telegraph Company en Chicago, se le ocurrió la idea de usar el sistema de telégrafo como una forma de transferir dinero. (Recuerde, esto fue en los días antes de que hubiera cajeros automáticos en casi cada esquina).
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A new church for old Bourbonnais
A new church for old Bourbonnais
The original Maternity BVM Catholic Church, a 110-foot-by-50-foot wood-framed structure, had burned to the ground in September 1853. The frame church had been built in 1847 to replace the settlement’s first Catholic house of worship, a small log structure known as the church of St. Leo. The log church had been erected in 1841.
The original Maternity BVM Catholic Church, a 110-foot-by-50-foot wood-framed structure, had burned to the ground in September 1853. The frame church had been built in 1847 to replace the settlement’s first Catholic house of worship, a small log structure known as the church of St. Leo. The log church had been erected in 1841.
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Una nueva iglesia para el viejo Bourbonnais
Una nueva iglesia para el viejo Bourbonnais
La iglesia católica original de Maternity BVM, una estructura con estructura de madera de 110 pies por 50 pies, se había quemado en el suelo en septiembre de 1853. La iglesia enmarcada había sido construida en 1847 para reemplazar la primera casa de culto católica del asentamiento, una pequeña
La iglesia católica original de Maternity BVM, una estructura con estructura de madera de 110 pies por 50 pies, se había quemado en el suelo en septiembre de 1853. La iglesia enmarcada había sido construida en 1847 para reemplazar la primera casa de culto católica del asentamiento, una pequeña
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The amazing life story of county's first white settler
The amazing life story of county's first white settler
The journey from Quebec to Kankakee County began in May 1817 when Noel, similar to many other young French-Canadians, decided working in the fur trade would be more interesting and profitable than farming. With a group of 80 young men from the Montreal area, he journeyed to Mackinac Island, the headquarters for companies trading with the American Indians around the Great Lakes.
The journey from Quebec to Kankakee County began in May 1817 when Noel, similar to many other young French-Canadians, decided working in the fur trade would be more interesting and profitable than farming. With a group of 80 young men from the Montreal area, he journeyed to Mackinac Island, the headquarters for companies trading with the American Indians around the Great Lakes.
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The amazing life story of county's first white settler
The amazing life story of county's first white settler
The journey from Quebec to Kankakee County began in May 1817 when Noel, similar to many other young French-Canadians, decided working in the fur trade would be more interesting and profitable than farming. With a group of 80 young men from the Montreal area, he journeyed to Mackinac Island, the headquarters for companies trading with the American Indians around the Great Lakes.
The journey from Quebec to Kankakee County began in May 1817 when Noel, similar to many other young French-Canadians, decided working in the fur trade would be more interesting and profitable than farming. With a group of 80 young men from the Montreal area, he journeyed to Mackinac Island, the headquarters for companies trading with the American Indians around the Great Lakes.
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Kankakee's 'Main Street' that disappeared
Kankakee's 'Main Street' that disappeared
While many communities named their major thoroughfare "Main Street," Kankakee's original commercial center carried the more prosaic title of East Avenue. From the mid-1850s to the early 1900s, the east side of the two blocks between Court and Station streets was lined with the town's most important stores, hotels and offices.
In the late 1960s, those two blocks were cleared of structures and became parking lots as part of a downtown redevelopment project. Today, the northern half of the site is occupied by the Miner Festival Square and fountain in front of the Kankakee train depot. A short stretch of East Avenue pavement still exists for one-half block north from Station Street.
While many communities named their major thoroughfare "Main Street," Kankakee's original commercial center carried the more prosaic title of East Avenue. From the mid-1850s to the early 1900s, the east side of the two blocks between Court and Station streets was lined with the town's most important stores, hotels and offices.
In the late 1960s, those two blocks were cleared of structures and became parking lots as part of a downtown redevelopment project. Today, the northern half of the site is occupied by the Miner Festival Square and fountain in front of the Kankakee train depot. A short stretch of East Avenue pavement still exists for one-half block north from Station Street.
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La calle de Kankakee
La calle de Kankakee
Si bien muchas comunidades nombraron su principal vía principal "Main Street", el centro comercial original de Kankakee tenía el título más prosaico de East Avenue. Desde mediados de la década de 1850 hasta principios de 1900, el lado este de las dos cuadras entre las calles Court y S
Si bien muchas comunidades nombraron su principal vía principal "Main Street", el centro comercial original de Kankakee tenía el título más prosaico de East Avenue. Desde mediados de la década de 1850 hasta principios de 1900, el lado este de las dos cuadras entre las calles Court y S
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Kankakee's last stonecutters
Kankakee's last stonecutters
Dante Andreina and Tony Monacelli were the last of their kind in Kankakee County: men who used muscle, hand tools and years of experience to shape raw limestone into finished blocks for building. In the late 1940s and the 1950s, their Bourbonnais Stone Quarry was the area's only source of hand-cut building stone.
The use of cut stone from local quarries can be traced to the very beginning of Kankakee County. In 1853, stone blocks for the piers and abutments of the Illinois Central's bridge across the Kankakee River were cut and shaped at a quarry near Wiley Creek, a few miles downstream. The first Kankakee County Courthouse was built with locally quarried stone; so were a number of local church buildings that still are in use today.
Dante Andreina and Tony Monacelli were the last of their kind in Kankakee County: men who used muscle, hand tools and years of experience to shape raw limestone into finished blocks for building. In the late 1940s and the 1950s, their Bourbonnais Stone Quarry was the area's only source of hand-cut building stone.
The use of cut stone from local quarries can be traced to the very beginning of Kankakee County. In 1853, stone blocks for the piers and abutments of the Illinois Central's bridge across the Kankakee River were cut and shaped at a quarry near Wiley Creek, a few miles downstream. The first Kankakee County Courthouse was built with locally quarried stone; so were a number of local church buildings that still are in use today.
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Los últimos canteros de Kankakee
Los últimos canteros de Kankakee
Dante Andreina y Tony Monacelli fueron los últimos de su tipo en el condado de Kankakee: hombres que utilizaron herramientas musculares, de mano y años de experiencia para dar forma a la piedra caliza sin procesar en bloques terminados para construir. A finales de la década de 1940 y en la de 195
Dante Andreina y Tony Monacelli fueron los últimos de su tipo en el condado de Kankakee: hombres que utilizaron herramientas musculares, de mano y años de experiencia para dar forma a la piedra caliza sin procesar en bloques terminados para construir. A finales de la década de 1940 y en la de 195
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Wind power, 1900s-style
Wind power, 1900s-style
In this country, windmill development met the needs of the pioneer farmers moving westward into the vast prairies. In the mid-1850s, windmills with wooden slats fastened to a circular rim first made their appearance. Mounted atop a wooden tower, they caught the wind and rotated. A long pole, fastened to the edge of a disc behind the windmill vanes, translated circular motion to up-and-down movement to operate a water pump in the farm’s well.
In this country, windmill development met the needs of the pioneer farmers moving westward into the vast prairies. In the mid-1850s, windmills with wooden slats fastened to a circular rim first made their appearance. Mounted atop a wooden tower, they caught the wind and rotated. A long pole, fastened to the edge of a disc behind the windmill vanes, translated circular motion to up-and-down movement to operate a water pump in the farm’s well.
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Wind power, 1900s-style
Wind power, 1900s-style
In this country, windmill development met the needs of the pioneer farmers moving westward into the vast prairies. In the mid-1850s, windmills with wooden slats fastened to a circular rim first made their appearance. Mounted atop a wooden tower, they caught the wind and rotated. A long pole, fastened to the edge of a disc behind the windmill vanes, translated circular motion to up-and-down movement to operate a water pump in the farm’s well.
In this country, windmill development met the needs of the pioneer farmers moving westward into the vast prairies. In the mid-1850s, windmills with wooden slats fastened to a circular rim first made their appearance. Mounted atop a wooden tower, they caught the wind and rotated. A long pole, fastened to the edge of a disc behind the windmill vanes, translated circular motion to up-and-down movement to operate a water pump in the farm’s well.
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From Bunkum to Bourbonnais
From Bunkum to Bourbonnais
In 1832, while traveling an old American Indian trail along the Kankakee River, Noel LeVasseur found Bourbonnais.
In 1832, while traveling an old American Indian trail along the Kankakee River, Noel LeVasseur found Bourbonnais.
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From Bunkum to Bourbonnais
From Bunkum to Bourbonnais
In 1832, while traveling an old American Indian trail along the Kankakee River, Noel LeVasseur found Bourbonnais.
In 1832, while traveling an old American Indian trail along the Kankakee River, Noel LeVasseur found Bourbonnais.
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The Swannells: A century on Court Street
The Swannells: A century on Court Street
Growing up in London, England, in the 1840s, brothers William and Frederick Swannell likely had no idea their family name would some day be strongly identified with a place called Kankakee, Ill. (Kankakee, in fact, didn't even exist at that time: the city and the county were not established until 1853.)
Growing up in London, England, in the 1840s, brothers William and Frederick Swannell likely had no idea their family name would some day be strongly identified with a place called Kankakee, Ill. (Kankakee, in fact, didn't even exist at that time: the city and the county were not established until 1853.)
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The Swannells: A century on Court Street
The Swannells: A century on Court Street
Growing up in London, England, in the 1840s, brothers William and Frederick Swannell likely had no idea their family name would some day be strongly identified with a place called Kankakee, Ill. (Kankakee, in fact, didn't even exist at that time: the city and the county were not established until 1853.)
Growing up in London, England, in the 1840s, brothers William and Frederick Swannell likely had no idea their family name would some day be strongly identified with a place called Kankakee, Ill. (Kankakee, in fact, didn't even exist at that time: the city and the county were not established until 1853.)
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Looking Back: Kankakee's Historic Van Meter Building
Looking Back: Kankakee's Historic Van Meter Building
One of Kankakee’s most historic buildings stood for 104 years on the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Oak Street. It was demolished in 1957; today, the site only bears the paint-striped spaces of a seldom-used parking lot.
Construction of the original two-story building, with 20-inch-thick stone walls, was begun in early 1853. At that time, there was not yet a town here: the tracks of the Illinois Central reached the site of what would become Kankakee on July 4, 1853. The building was being erected by Thomas Van Meter, who had settled in this area some time between 1835 and 1840, while it was still part of Will County.
One of Kankakee’s most historic buildings stood for 104 years on the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Oak Street. It was demolished in 1957; today, the site only bears the paint-striped spaces of a seldom-used parking lot.
Construction of the original two-story building, with 20-inch-thick stone walls, was begun in early 1853. At that time, there was not yet a town here: the tracks of the Illinois Central reached the site of what would become Kankakee on July 4, 1853. The building was being erected by Thomas Van Meter, who had settled in this area some time between 1835 and 1840, while it was still part of Will County.
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Looking Back: Kankakee's Historic Van Meter Building
Looking Back: Kankakee's Historic Van Meter Building
One of Kankakee’s most historic buildings stood for 104 years on the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Oak Street. It was demolished in 1957; today, the site only bears the paint-striped spaces of a seldom-used parking lot.
Construction of the original two-story building, with 20-inch-thick stone walls, was begun in early 1853. At that time, there was not yet a town here: the tracks of the Illinois Central reached the site of what would become Kankakee on July 4, 1853. The building was being erected by Thomas Van Meter, who had settled in this area some time between 1835 and 1840, while it was still part of Will County.
One of Kankakee’s most historic buildings stood for 104 years on the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Oak Street. It was demolished in 1957; today, the site only bears the paint-striped spaces of a seldom-used parking lot.
Construction of the original two-story building, with 20-inch-thick stone walls, was begun in early 1853. At that time, there was not yet a town here: the tracks of the Illinois Central reached the site of what would become Kankakee on July 4, 1853. The building was being erected by Thomas Van Meter, who had settled in this area some time between 1835 and 1840, while it was still part of Will County.
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'An Old Border Town'
'An Old Border Town'
Really? A “border town” here in the heart of the Midwest? Is that label truthful, or just some advertising slogan dreamed up by a tourism promoter?
Really? A “border town” here in the heart of the Midwest? Is that label truthful, or just some advertising slogan dreamed up by a tourism promoter?
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\ 'An Old Border Town \'
\ 'An Old Border Town \'
De Verdad? ¿Una "ciudad fronteriza" aquí en el corazón del medio oeste? ¿Esa etiqueta es veraz o solo algún eslogan publicitario ideado por un promotor turístico?
De Verdad? ¿Una "ciudad fronteriza" aquí en el corazón del medio oeste? ¿Esa etiqueta es veraz o solo algún eslogan publicitario ideado por un promotor turístico?
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Looking Back: The Potawatomi exodus
Looking Back: The Potawatomi exodus
When Chief Shaw-waw-nas-see died at his village beside Rock Creek in 1834, he was spared the pain of seeing his Potawatomi band uprooted from their traditional hunting and fishing grounds and relocated beyond the Mississippi River.
Two years after the chief died, the 500 members of his band left their Rock Village home to be resettled on a reservation in Iowa. Under treaties negotiated between the Potawatomi tribe and the U.S. government in 1832 and 1833, the Indians gave up their lands in northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in exchange for cash payments and tracts of land beyond the Mississippi.
When Chief Shaw-waw-nas-see died at his village beside Rock Creek in 1834, he was spared the pain of seeing his Potawatomi band uprooted from their traditional hunting and fishing grounds and relocated beyond the Mississippi River.
Two years after the chief died, the 500 members of his band left their Rock Village home to be resettled on a reservation in Iowa. Under treaties negotiated between the Potawatomi tribe and the U.S. government in 1832 and 1833, the Indians gave up their lands in northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in exchange for cash payments and tracts of land beyond the Mississippi.
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Looking Back: The Potawatomi exodus
Looking Back: The Potawatomi exodus
When Chief Shaw-waw-nas-see died at his village beside Rock Creek in 1834, he was spared the pain of seeing his Potawatomi band uprooted from their traditional hunting and fishing grounds and relocated beyond the Mississippi River.
Two years after the chief died, the 500 members of his band left their Rock Village home to be resettled on a reservation in Iowa. Under treaties negotiated between the Potawatomi tribe and the U.S. government in 1832 and 1833, the Indians gave up their lands in northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in exchange for cash payments and tracts of land beyond the Mississippi.
When Chief Shaw-waw-nas-see died at his village beside Rock Creek in 1834, he was spared the pain of seeing his Potawatomi band uprooted from their traditional hunting and fishing grounds and relocated beyond the Mississippi River.
Two years after the chief died, the 500 members of his band left their Rock Village home to be resettled on a reservation in Iowa. Under treaties negotiated between the Potawatomi tribe and the U.S. government in 1832 and 1833, the Indians gave up their lands in northern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in exchange for cash payments and tracts of land beyond the Mississippi.
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The history of the Kankakee County Fair
The history of the Kankakee County Fair
The first fair in the then-new county of Kankakee was held in the late summer of 1856. The event was located in a grove of trees south of River Street and east of Harrison Avenue, known as "Cobb's Woods." A temporary board fence was erected to enclose the grounds, and an admission fee of 25 cents was collected from each visitor.
The first fair in the then-new county of Kankakee was held in the late summer of 1856. The event was located in a grove of trees south of River Street and east of Harrison Avenue, known as "Cobb's Woods." A temporary board fence was erected to enclose the grounds, and an admission fee of 25 cents was collected from each visitor.
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La historia de la Feria del Condado de Kankakee
La historia de la Feria del Condado de Kankakee
La primera feria en el entonces nuevo condado de Kankakee se celebró a fines del verano de 1856. El evento se ubicó en una arboleda al sur de River Street y al este de Harrison Avenue, conocida como "Cobb's Woods". Se construyó una cerca temporal para encerrar los terrenos, y se cobró una tarifa
La primera feria en el entonces nuevo condado de Kankakee se celebró a fines del verano de 1856. El evento se ubicó en una arboleda al sur de River Street y al este de Harrison Avenue, conocida como "Cobb's Woods". Se construyó una cerca temporal para encerrar los terrenos, y se cobró una tarifa
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A creek called 'Soldier'
A creek called 'Soldier'
Why is the small stream that empties into the Kankakee River just north of the Court Street bridge known as Soldier Creek?A clue to the origin of the name is a granite boulder located at Bridge Street and Ninth Avenue, a short distance from the mouth of the creek. The stone bears this message etched in capital letters: "SITE OF ANCIENT INDIAN VILLAGE."
Why is the small stream that empties into the Kankakee River just north of the Court Street bridge known as Soldier Creek?A clue to the origin of the name is a granite boulder located at Bridge Street and Ninth Avenue, a short distance from the mouth of the creek. The stone bears this message etched in capital letters: "SITE OF ANCIENT INDIAN VILLAGE."
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Un arroyo llamado 'Soldier'
Un arroyo llamado 'Soldier'
¿Por qué la pequeña corriente que desemboca en el río Kankakee justo al norte del puente de la calle Court es conocido como Soldier Creek? Una pista al origen del nombre es un canto rodado de granito situado en la calle Birch y la avenida ninth, una distancia corta de la boca del arroyo. La pie
¿Por qué la pequeña corriente que desemboca en el río Kankakee justo al norte del puente de la calle Court es conocido como Soldier Creek? Una pista al origen del nombre es un canto rodado de granito situado en la calle Birch y la avenida ninth, una distancia corta de la boca del arroyo. La pie
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Looking Back: Dams spurred local growth
Looking Back: Dams spurred local growth
Like busy beavers, people have been erecting dams across Kankakee waterways since the first pioneers settled here nearly 200 years ago. While the beavers blocked streams to form ponds for their partly-submerged lodges, humans built their dams to harness the power of flowing water. That water power was used for two vital tasks in the pioneer world: sawing wood to construct buildings and fences, and grinding corn and wheat into flour.
Like busy beavers, people have been erecting dams across Kankakee waterways since the first pioneers settled here nearly 200 years ago. While the beavers blocked streams to form ponds for their partly-submerged lodges, humans built their dams to harness the power of flowing water. That water power was used for two vital tasks in the pioneer world: sawing wood to construct buildings and fences, and grinding corn and wheat into flour.
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Looking Back: Dams spurred local growth
Looking Back: Dams spurred local growth
Like busy beavers, people have been erecting dams across Kankakee waterways since the first pioneers settled here nearly 200 years ago. While the beavers blocked streams to form ponds for their partly-submerged lodges, humans built their dams to harness the power of flowing water. That water power was used for two vital tasks in the pioneer world: sawing wood to construct buildings and fences, and grinding corn and wheat into flour.
Like busy beavers, people have been erecting dams across Kankakee waterways since the first pioneers settled here nearly 200 years ago. While the beavers blocked streams to form ponds for their partly-submerged lodges, humans built their dams to harness the power of flowing water. That water power was used for two vital tasks in the pioneer world: sawing wood to construct buildings and fences, and grinding corn and wheat into flour.
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Looking Back: The Grand Kankakee Marsh
Looking Back: The Grand Kankakee Marsh
It began near South Bend, Ind., sprawling for miles on either side of the meandering Kankakee River, before finally petering out at the eastern edge of Momence. Tangled skeins of shallow waterways threaded their way through sandy islands covered with vegetation. Thousands of muskrat mounds and beaver lodges rose out of bogs and ponds. At times, huge flocks of birds rose into the sky, blotting out the light of the sun. It was a paradise for trappers and hunters ... and a hideout for those hunted by the law.
It began near South Bend, Ind., sprawling for miles on either side of the meandering Kankakee River, before finally petering out at the eastern edge of Momence. Tangled skeins of shallow waterways threaded their way through sandy islands covered with vegetation. Thousands of muskrat mounds and beaver lodges rose out of bogs and ponds. At times, huge flocks of birds rose into the sky, blotting out the light of the sun. It was a paradise for trappers and hunters ... and a hideout for those hunted by the law.
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Looking Back: The Grand Kankakee Marsh
Looking Back: The Grand Kankakee Marsh
It began near South Bend, Ind., sprawling for miles on either side of the meandering Kankakee River, before finally petering out at the eastern edge of Momence. Tangled skeins of shallow waterways threaded their way through sandy islands covered with vegetation. Thousands of muskrat mounds and beaver lodges rose out of bogs and ponds. At times, huge flocks of birds rose into the sky, blotting out the light of the sun. It was a paradise for trappers and hunters ... and a hideout for those hunted by the law.
It began near South Bend, Ind., sprawling for miles on either side of the meandering Kankakee River, before finally petering out at the eastern edge of Momence. Tangled skeins of shallow waterways threaded their way through sandy islands covered with vegetation. Thousands of muskrat mounds and beaver lodges rose out of bogs and ponds. At times, huge flocks of birds rose into the sky, blotting out the light of the sun. It was a paradise for trappers and hunters ... and a hideout for those hunted by the law.
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Rails across the river: Kankakee’s IC Bridges
Rails across the river: Kankakee’s IC Bridges
Want to see what is most likely the oldest man-made structure in the city of Kankakee? At the intersection of River Street and East Avenue, look at the section of stone wall that is part of the railroad embankment on the northwest corner. The large limestone blocks that form the wall were laid in place during the early summer of the year 1853, months before there was a city (or county) of Kankakee.
Want to see what is most likely the oldest man-made structure in the city of Kankakee? At the intersection of River Street and East Avenue, look at the section of stone wall that is part of the railroad embankment on the northwest corner. The large limestone blocks that form the wall were laid in place during the early summer of the year 1853, months before there was a city (or county) of Kankakee.
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Rieles al otro lado del río: Puentes IC de Kankakee
Rieles al otro lado del río: Puentes IC de Kankakee
¿Quieres ver cuál es probablemente la estructura artificial más antigua de la ciudad de Kankakee? En la intersección de River Street y East Avenue, observe la sección del muro de piedra que forma parte del terraplén del ferrocarril en la esquina noroeste. Los grandes bloques de piedra caliza q
¿Quieres ver cuál es probablemente la estructura artificial más antigua de la ciudad de Kankakee? En la intersección de River Street y East Avenue, observe la sección del muro de piedra que forma parte del terraplén del ferrocarril en la esquina noroeste. Los grandes bloques de piedra caliza q
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#46-031 1 Rails across the S/E RR
Down by the old (saw)mill stream
Down by the old (saw)mill stream
Probably the first water-powered mill in what is now Kankakee County was built in 1837 or 1838 on Davis Creek, northwest of Bourbonnais, by William "Uncle Billy" Rantz. He built a dam across the creek at a point where the water had worn a gorge some 20 feet deep and sited his mill at the east end of the dam.
Probably the first water-powered mill in what is now Kankakee County was built in 1837 or 1838 on Davis Creek, northwest of Bourbonnais, by William "Uncle Billy" Rantz. He built a dam across the creek at a point where the water had worn a gorge some 20 feet deep and sited his mill at the east end of the dam.
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#25-035 1 Down by the old S/E RR
Abajo por la antigua (sierra) corriente del molino
Abajo por la antigua (sierra) corriente del molino
Probablemente, el primer molino impulsado por agua en lo que hoy es el condado de Kankakee fue construido en 1837 o 1838 en Davis Creek, al noroeste de Bourbonnais, por William "Uncle Billy" Rantz. Construyó una presa a través del arroyo en un punto donde el agua había desgastado una ga
Probablemente, el primer molino impulsado por agua en lo que hoy es el condado de Kankakee fue construido en 1837 o 1838 en Davis Creek, al noroeste de Bourbonnais, por William "Uncle Billy" Rantz. Construyó una presa a través del arroyo en un punto donde el agua había desgastado una ga
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#25-035 1 Down by the old S/E RR
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