Blog

Echlin Manufacturing Co. Litchfield

On Tuesday June 3, 2008, citing "global economy and global price pressure," Affinia Group Inc. told its 200 employees at its 320,000...

The Montgomery News Photo Archive #1

I found a box of 3,500 negatives from the Montgomery News. These are Black & White 35mm negative strips and the images appeared in the...

The Residence of John McLean

Located at 405 School St in Hillsboro, the home was built in 1885 by John McLean Circuit Clerk of Montgomery County.

Eagle Zinc Superfund Site Tour

The Lanyon Zinc Co. of Hillsboro Illinois began zinc smelter operations in 1912. Eagle-Picher Industries purchased the location in 1919...

Manske-Niemann Farm Tour

Back in 2010 about 20 members of the historical society toured the Manske-Niemann farm in Litchfield. The 462 acre farm is located on...

Woodside Garden

On June 5th, 2010 I visited Woodside Garden in Fillmore Township. The Garden is next to the Woodside Church and Cemetery. The 7 acre...