| Happy September Granite City! If you have visited the page to see what is going on this month, you have come to the right place. We have BBQs, a taco sale, a book fair and fall festivals. We even have a historical walking tour through one of our cemeteries. The Lincoln Place Heritage Association has their spectacular annual festival planned for this month, scroll down to see the details. Autumn is knocking at our door! |
| The next market of the season will be Saturday, October 13th 10 am to 3 pm in historical downtown Granite City at Civic Park |
| Lincoln Place: Steel Bridge Across Cultures "Thousands of immigrants from many points on the globe arrived in Granite City, Illinois, in the early twentieth century, drawn by the prospect of employment in heavy industry. Many settled in a ten-square-block area between the railroad and the Mississippi, in the shadow of the steel mills. Known first as “Hungary Hollow” and later as Lincoln Place, the neighborhood became home to Hungarians, Macedonian Bulgarians, Armenians, Mexicans, and people of more than thirty other nationalities, making it one of the most ethnically diverse places in southwestern Illinois. This cross section of the world made distinctive contributions to the world, including the first Bulgarian Orthodox church in the Americas, a Macedonian newspaper read internationally, and a tradition of athletic achievement that carried the 1940 Granite City High School basketball team to a state championship victory." From IlHumanties.org |
| This black and white still photo of Sim's Place, a popular hangout for children of the 1950's in Granite City's Lincoln Place neighborhood, was donated by lifelong Granite City resident, Robert Astorian. Astorian reflects on the teen hideaway, describing it as a drug free pool hall that served hamburgers and soda. Although the 1950's pinball machines were an attractive source of entertainment, Astorian recalls having a good time, "shooting the breeze with everybody." Courtesy of the CUSP Project |
| An article dated May 1916 published in the |
| THIS WELFARE WORK SHOWS GOOD PROFIT; Every Man in the Commonwealth Steel Works Made to Feel Himself a Partner. BOYS FITTED TO THEIR JOBS "Hungry Hollow" Changed to "Lincoln Place" to Suit the Aspiration of Its Residents When Clarence H. Howard, President... read more |
| Lincoln Place Community House ~ (Est. February 22, 1922) Pacific Avenue (Niedringhaus Ave.) Granite City, IL The Community House, dedicated to the residents of Lincoln Place as a community center for the general welfare of those living in that section of the city, was opened on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1922, with a dedication program in which 700 people took part. Courtesy of Granite City Chronical: A Historical Journey |
| Lincoln Picture Show ~ 942 Pacific Ave. Granite City, IL. A. Vartanian (Owner) (Est'd on Saturday November 15, 1924) Granite City Press Record Ad from Friday November 14, 1924 Courtesy of Granite City Chronical: A Historical Journey |
| Lincoln Place Community House ~ (Est. February 22, 1922) Pacific Ave. (Niedringhaus Ave.) Granite City, IL My grandmother's U.S. Citizenship class at the Club House in Lincoln Place...they all did it the right way! Photo contributed by Lynne Lovacheff-Stelzleni Shared by Granite City, IL Chronical: A Historical Journey |
| Family members of Andrew Michael "Handy Andy" Phillip at Andy's home located at 1610 Maple in Lincoln Place. Andy was born in Granite City and led the Granite City High School basketball team to the Illinois State Championship in 1940. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Warrios, Fort Wayne Pistons and the Boston Celtics. Original photograph contributed by Sandy Sides Castor Beloved member of our GCG.com Discussion Board |
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| LINCOLN PLACE HERITAGE FESTIVAL “Honor the Past, Imagine the Future” Presented By The Lincoln Place Heritage Association SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 11 am to 5 pm Lincoln Place Community Center, 822 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City ************ FEATURING IMMIGRANT CULTURES OF HISTORIC LINCOLN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD MACEDONIA, BULGARIA, ARMENIA, HUNGARY, MEXICO, CROATIA, RUSSIA, GERMANY, ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND SCOTLAND **TRADITIONAL AUTHENTIC ETHNIC FOODS AND PASTRIES FOR SALE** ****OLD COUNTRY COSTUMED FOLK DANCERS**** ****TRADITIONAL OLD COUNTRY MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS**** FACE PAINTING*BALLOON CRAFT*JUGGLER*MAGIC SHOW CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND **CASITA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES** STORY LADY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, LIBRARY RAFFLE & LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP **LINCOLN PLACE PHOTOS AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS** ** LINCOLN PLACE QUILT DISPLAY** COSTUMES OF EASTERN EUROPE DISPLAY **MACEDONIAN BEADWORK DEMONSTRATION** *APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN DULCIMER* CELTIC HARP*COUNTRY FIDDLE *GREAT LINCOLN PLACE FIRE MEMORABILIA* WORLD WAR II MILITARY VEHICLES AND ARTILLERY *JEWELRY VENDORS*OLD FASHIONED CANDY* COMMEMORATIVE FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS & LINCOLN PLACE BOOKS LINCOLN PLACE ATHLETIC DISPLAY AND PHOTOS LINCOLN PLACE ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS ON DISPLAY OPEN FOLK DANCING LED BY UNIVERSITY CITY FOLK DANCE TROUPE **** *****APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST OPEN TO ALL***** **Submit Pie Entries by 1 pm- $50 First Prize** ________________________ **FREE ADMISSION**FREE PARKING** ALL CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCERS, MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS BEGIN AT 11 AM AND RUN CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY – ALL ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE** |
| 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 |
| DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE? The Six Mile Regional Library is having a voter registration drive on Tuesday, September 4, Tuesday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 25, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the downtown location 2001 Delmar Avenue in the "History Room" and at the 2145 Johnson Road location. Please bring two forms of ID, one with your current address - if you have questions please call 452-6238 Ext 7 ________________ INTERESTED IN CHESS CLUB Anyone aged 55 of older that would be interested in playing or learning about Chess! Please contact Beth at 877-0513 and leave your name and number |
| 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 |
| COMMUNITY CARES QUARTER AUCTION Monday, September 10 5:45 pm till 9 pm GC Township Hall 2060 Delmar Avenue $1.00 Paddle 20 Tickets for $5.00 Bring someone new and both get free paddle Food Available 50/50 Vendor Shopping Spree Raffle & More Great Auction Prizes-All New Items Community Care Center provides several services in its mission in the Quad Cities area, including: Food pantry - emergency food orders. Senior Food Delivery. Soup kitchen - serving three lunch meals a week. Calico Loft - donating clothing to clients at no charge. Back to school program - providing each school age child in a family with new outfit, including shoes. Christmas Warmth - providing Christmas cheer and economic relief to families, including toy and a food basket for each family. Loan medical equipment. Offer Nix program through schools for head lice. Distribute layettes for newborns in conjuction with Church Women United. |
| StaffQuick Interview at the Library 11 AM - 12 PM Tuesday, September 18, October 16, & November 20 History Room, Downtown Library, 2001 Delmar Avenue Hiring for a range of positions across Madison County. Come take the first step toward your new job! No appointment is needed, please bring 2 forms of ID. Questions? Call 452-6238 ext 730 |
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