An Amana Display!
It’s always a joy to see an Amana display, especially when it includes toys. Toys are one of those wonderful things I write…
Category: antiques
Uncovering history in Dyersville, IA
Judy Weber is the Office Manager of the Dyersville Area Historical Society. Looking through a box, she unearthed a rare piece of Dyersville…
Half Century brings history
It is easy to love the Half Century of Progress for many reasons. One reason I love it so is for the History…
Illinois Coal Museum, a coal story!
Almost everywhere you look in central Illinois you will find the story of coal. Whether you are talking the story of mine production…
Classic Green Reunion -J.D. Fun
As summer approached every trip was cancelled because the fieldwork just didn’t get done. Rain, and more rain. This was the story of…