Archive for: July, 2018

7/12/18 Beloit Shopper

7/12/18 Beloit Shopper

 

 
 

The Day Out with Thomas is pulling into the Illinois Railway Museum

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Daily Republican
	Thomas the Tank Engine has traveled from the Island of Sodor to the Illinois Railway Museum to visit his young fans here in northern Illinois.

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him and his best friend Percy for a day of big adventures and even bigger memories at Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018. Children everywhere are invited to spend the day with their friend Thomas when the […]

 
 

Pettit Memorial Chapel holds a unique place in Frank Lloyd Wright’s work

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Daily Republican
	The Pettit Memorial Chapel was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and is designated as an Illinois Historic Site.

The chapel was designed as Frank Lloyd Wright was developing his Prairie School style, which is characterized by long horizontal lines, roof overhangs, and dark trim on stucco walls. The chapel is a near perfect example of this style because he was not limited by the use of the building.

 
 

Trace local history at the Belvidere Cemetery

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Daily Republican
	The Sons of the American Revolution placed a marker in the Belvidere Cemetery last month.

Belvidere Cemetery has a few more gravestones that taphophiles (tombstone tourists) may wish to visit. There are a number of the famous tree stump tombstones that fascinate many visitors to cemeteries across the country.
If you are interested in local history and notables, some outstanding headstones can be found:

 
 

Sister Cities’ art show winner a finalist in national show

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Daily Republican
	“International Unification” by Alex Avila, finalist at nationals.

When Belvidere’s 29th annual Sister Cities Art Showcase judges chose their winning entries on March 17, they had no idea how far the first place entry would go.

 
 

7/4/18 Shopper’s Guide

7/4/18 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

7/4/18 Scoop Today

7/4/18 Scoop Today

 

 
 

7/5/18 West Shopper

7/5/18 West Shopper

 

 
 

7/5/18 East Shopper

7/5/18 East Shopper

 

 
 

7/5/18 Cherry Valley Shopper

7/5/18 Cherry Valley Shopper
 
 
 
 
 
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