| Around Shabbona Contributor(s): Pardridge, Nancy Fleming (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738588679 ISBN-13: 9780738588674 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 977.3 |
| LCCN: 2011943025 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Illinois |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nestled on the southern edge of the timber, the town that Shabbona would become grew rapidly but then slowed by not having a railroad. John Ray, John Palm, and Charles Stevens made an agreement with F.E. Hinckley, president of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad, for the purpose of locating the depot and suitable sidetracks in exchange for eight acres of land. John Palm generously gave the undivided one-half interest in 40 acres of land for a village plat besides giving the right-of-way through 160 acres to the railroad company. His gift to the railroad was double that of any other individual and was the means of inducing others to give. He also gave away a number of lots to encourage the growth and settlement of the village. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pardridge, Nancy Fleming: - The Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum has acquired an extensive collection of photographic archives, and volunteers selected the most memorable to go along with the narrative compiled by Nancy Fleming Pardridge, current president of the museum board. She has BA and MA degrees in education and taught in community schools for 25 years as well as being raised in the area. She and her husband currently reside in Shabbona. |