This book chronicles Belleville's remarkable--if not phenomenal--rise to become the "Capitol of Southern Illinois," a feat celebrated to no small degree by proud residents on the occasion of Belleville's centennial celebration. Much of what contributed to Belleville's 19th-century rise to prominence in politics and its economic growth in agribusiness, mining, banking, manufacturing, and retail sectors are illustrated here. This collection of photographs shows some of the many reasons why modern-day Bellevillian's retain pride in the city's history and continue their efforts to preserve it.
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Authors Robert Fietsam Jr., Judy Belleville, and Jack Le Chien are members of the St. Clair County Historical Society. Mr. Fietsam Jr. is the immediate past president and present treasurer. Ms. Belleville and Mr. Le Chien are past chairmen of the Belleville Historic Preservation commission. Ms. Belleville played a key role in founding the Labor and Industry Museum and is the museum collections coordinator. Mr. Le Chien is chairman of the Gustave Koerner House Restoration committee.
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This book is a wonderful glimpse into the history of Belleville and the immediate area. I am working on my mother's family tree and this book has provided a wealth of information for my research. Wonderful photos too!
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Pomp, ceremony, and old world protocol blend amid a rugged frontier setting, as Gov. Arthur St. Clair is portrayed on the occasion of his formal declaration of the establishment of St. Clair County in 1790. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
East Main, Civil War, West Belleville, Gustave Koerner, Southern Illinois, Abraham Lincoln, West Main Street, State of Illinois, Lebanon Avenue, Mississippi River, New York, Rock Road, United States, Western Brewery, Belleville Stove, George Blair, Karr Range, Latin Farmer, Harrison Machine Works, Illinois Infantry, James Shields, John Reynolds, Labor Assembly, Mascoutah Avenue, South Illinois Street New!
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Pomp, ceremony, and old world protocol blend amid a rugged frontier setting, as Gov. Arthur St. Clair is portrayed on the occasion of his formal declaration of the establishment of St. Clair County in 1790. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
East Main, Civil War, West Belleville, Gustave Koerner, Southern Illinois, Abraham Lincoln, West Main Street, State of Illinois, Lebanon Avenue, Mississippi River, New York, Rock Road, United States, Western Brewery, Belleville Stove, George Blair, Karr Range, Latin Farmer, Harrison Machine Works, Illinois Infantry, James Shields, John Reynolds, Labor Assembly, Mascoutah Avenue, South Illinois Street New!
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- The Mississippi River (Rivers of North America) by Jen Green on page 70
- Roughing It (Signet Classics) by Mark Twain on page 43
- Labor Day (Carolrhoda on My Own Books) by Geoffrey Scott on page 73
- American Notes (Konemann Classics) by Charles Dickens on page 23
- The Civil War by Clark G. Reynolds on page 48
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