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Braidwood News 1871-1872

August 19, 1871 – People’s Advocate  We are reliably informed that surveys have been made for a canal from the Kankakee River to the Braidwood coal fields. The stakes are driven at a point on the west side of the river near the “Camp place”, about one mile above the guard lock and upper dam. The … Continue reading Braidwood News 1871-1872 →

braidwoodguy Categories 1 Comment February 6, 2026 3 Minutes

Living on Walker Street

Carole Kennedy Robeson I'm not sure what looked Mr. Davy like.  He was a dark shadow of a  figure when he opened the door of his home.  It was very dark inside and everything about the house  seemed to be leaning toward the earth.  But I loved going across the street to his house on Sunday, carrying his dinner that … Continue reading Living on Walker Street →

braidwoodguy Categories 10 Comments October 22, 2024 2 Minutes
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