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A view of the lake and dam at Dellwood Park.
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Dellwood Park – Lockport

By David Belden | May 4 at 6:15 p.m.

History:Dellwood Park was built in 1905-06 by the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company to help promote ridership on the line. For over 30 years, … Read more ›

An old “motor court” building, circa 1920s, that is located along the east side of Route 53, near Laraway Road in Joliet.
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Old Motel Building – Joliet

By David Belden | April 23 at 1:49 p.m.

History:In the early 20th century early roads like the Lincoln Highway and Route 66 helped for the first time to connect small-town America with larger … Read more ›

This photograph shows CCC workers employed in ambitious program of transforming the I&M Canal into a recreational parkway destination.
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I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor

By David Belden | April 6 at 11:51 a.m.

History:On August 24, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill authorizing the creation of the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor. This new legislation established a … Read more ›

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Titanic Artifacts Visit Joliet

By Joliet Public Library | March 22 at 6:43 p.m.

Titanic Artifacts Visit Joliet at “Remembering the Titanic” On April 14, 1912 passenger liner RMS Titanic struck an iceberg which resulted in the death of … Read more ›

This 1880s era photograph shows the west side of the canal.
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Looking Across the I&M Canal – Joliet

By David Belden | March 20 at 8:47 a.m.

History:Looking across the I&M Canal, this 1880s era photograph shows the west side of the canal and several businesses located along Bluff Street, including the … Read more ›

A view of Lock #7, looking east across the dam towards Lock #6.
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Locktender’s House – Channahon

By David Belden | March 2 at 8:53 a.m.

History:A locktender’s house was built along the west side of Lock #6 in 1848. The Greek Revival-style structure was constructed in Lockport and floated down … Read more ›

Weapons used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn
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American Civil War & Indian Wars Exhibit at McCord

By McCord Gallery & Cultural Center | Feb. 21 at 12:39 p.m.

The American Civil War & Indian WarsHistory will come alive as the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center presents a rare opportunity to view a museum … Read more ›

View of the Steel Works complex.
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Joliet Iron and Steel Company – Joliet

By David Belden | Feb. 14 at 8:44 p.m.

History:Joliet is known as the “City of Steel” because the town was a major steel-producing center for many years. In the early 1870s, the Joliet … Read more ›

The Leach Windmill Company located along the old I&M Canal in Joliet.
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Leach Windmill Company – Joliet

By David Belden | Jan. 27 at 6:05 p.m.

History:For hundreds of years, one of the most important roles of windmills has been for mechanical water pumping, especially for stock watering and farm home … Read more ›

Mahoney Grocery Store
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Mahoney Grocery Store

By David Belden | Jan. 13 at 2:03 p.m.

History:The intersection of Cass and Chicago Streets has always been a busy location for business and their customers. The Mahoney Grocery Store, located on the … Read more ›

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