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| Are you old enough to remember "The Castle"? "Located off state highway 111, between Edwardsville and Hartford, the place was called the Castle, and was built in 1897 by a hopeless French romantic for his wife. The castle was a 14 room mansion, the entire property was surrounded by a moat that had been stocked with exotic fish. In the early 1900's the Frenchman's wife died and he lost interest in the property and returned to France. Since then the place has been a speak easy, a resort, a military school and even a home for pregnant unwed mothers. In the 1960's a couple from Woodriver purchased the property and had grand plans. Shortly after buying the place the couple became sick and the husband passed away. The wife moved into a more modest place and let the property fall into total dismay. It became a teenage party house and was wrecked by vandals, only to be totally destroyed when a fire was started in March of 1973. Today there is only remnants of the fountains, statuary, gazebos and bridges that surrounded the property." Click here for additional pictures and more history about "The Castle". |
| HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE! This month's GraniteCityGossip.com's home page is jam packed with activities that will keep you and your family busy all month long. Local Trivia Night fund raisers are always a popular choice for a good time, scroll the home page to see who is hosting an event this month. The Melting Pot Market is holding their wonderful fall market and while you're their stop by for some breakfast, lunch or dinner at "The Downtown Diner", whose website will be coming soon. The retro style diner is an exciting addition to our city. Of course, Trunk or Treat events are in abundance this year thanks to our many churches and organizations who make sure our children experience the best Halloween ever. It's fall everyone - ENJOY! |
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| ALFRESCO ART CENTER . 2041 DELMAR AVE |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH . 2020 Johnson Road |
| Did you know you can apply for your US Passport at the Six Mile Regional Library? 2001 Delmar Avenue No appointment needed Monday-Thursday 9:30 am to 7 pm Friday & Saturday 9:30 am to 4 pm 452-6238 Extension 730 ________________________ The Madison County Lead Program for Lead Paint Removal Services +++++++++++++++++ in parts of Granite City, Madison and Venice. Possible new windows/doors while improving home safety. Must meet income guidelines. FUNDING IS LIMITED Call 618-692-8940 for application qualifications |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 6 pm until 8 pm RESTORATION CHURCH 3375 Fehling Road . Granite City JOIN US FOR FUN . FOOD . CANDY |
| TRUNK OR TREAT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th 5 pm until 7 pm GRANITE CITY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2317 Madison Avenue Come join the fun! |
