A Scholar and a MechanicCharles Robinson of Normal was the master mechanic with the Bloomington & Normal Railway, but his other interest was Native American...
Law & Order: Bootleggers BewareMuch of the court's time was taken up with illegal alcohol activities once Bloomington illegalized alcohol under the local option. The...
Edwin F Minter, Friend to Workers?On this date 100 years ago to day, Edwin F. Minter, the owner of the Minter Screen Manufacturing Co. at 929 E Grove, suggested in a...
Automobile AccidentsAutomobile accidents were becoming more and more frequent in McLean County. On this date 100 years ago a Martin Fischer was test driving...
YWCA Summer Home Closes for SeasonIn the summer of 1915 the YWCA maintained a summer facility where members could obtain relief from the heat of the city. The home was...
Hobo Girl in McLean County JailOn this date 100 years ago a young woman threw herself upon the mercy of the County Sheriff for a place to stay. Gertie St. Leece was...