Rees Carillon
Soaring 12 stores high in Washington Park, the Rees Carillon named for Senator Thomas Rees is a centerpiece of the park. I just…
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Batavia was once known as "Windmill City"
For anyone fascinated with the history of windmills, a visit to Batavia, Illinois might be in mind. Along their river walk, visitors can…
Cool Salesman Sample shares a bit of truck history
The Batavia Body Company was a company that rose out of the Newton Wagon Company, was part of Emerson Brantingham and then was…
Mary Todd Lincoln links in Batavia
Living in Springfield, Illinois, the Lincoln connections are common. I am always surprised when traveling outside of Springfield and finding Lincoln history in…
Bradley Tractors return to Ross Carrier Plant for a reunion
I felt a little like Timmy in a “Lassie Come Home” show when we drove up to Benton Harbor, Michigan on June 26th,…