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The Illinois State Museum was founded on May 25, 1877, as a showcase within the sixth Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, which was completed at that time. Amos Henry Worthen was first curator. As the state's government grew, the museum collection was moved from the Capitol Building to the newly constructed Centennial Building, now known as ...
It is given to the people of Springfield for their free enjoyment and is left in their charge forever. Dedicated June 12th, 1890. [This quote needs a citation] In 1989, the Clark County Public Library moved to a modern facility at 201 South Fountain Avenue. [5] The Warder Public Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The City of Springfield's Historic Sites Commission maintains the registry of landmarks and historic districts and recommend historic designation to the city council. [1] The commission was established in Chapter 101, Ordinance § 101.03. [1]
The Federal Square Historic District is a historic district encompassing a portion of the former Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.Located across Federal Street from the main Armory grounds, Federal Square was the site of some of armory's early facilities, including a Continental Army magazine during the American Revolutionary War.
Voters organize and pass a park and recreation district measure to encompass the Springfield and Maple School districts. Walter Hansen becomes Willamalane's first superintendent in 1945. Irene Squires becomes Willamalane's superintendent in 1947. [4] First annual budget of $25,000 is proposed. [4] Willamalane Park and James Park are purchased.
Developed during Springfield's industrial growth of the 1850s to the 1920s, the South Fountain Avenue Historic District encompasses about 15 square blocks south of downtown Springfield, across the street from South High School. Among its prominent early residents were Oliver S. Kelly, [1] William N. Whiteley, and Francis Bookwalter. [2]
A 5.4-acre lot at 817 W. El Camino Alto Dr. is up for rezoning to allow for the development of a senior living facility. The property abuts the Quail Creek subdivision in south Springfield.
Both buildings are important in the history of Springfield's African-American community, and were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. [1] The church building is now occupied by a different congregation, the original having moved to larger quarters across Union Street; the parsonage house continues to be used by the St ...