Peonydale and the Wettengel Family Story
Written by Sue MarshallOriginally appeared in Macomb’s Community Brief in May 2022 Spring, though reluctant to arrive this year, is in the air with trees… Read More »Peonydale and the Wettengel Family Story
Places
1941 Fire
The Macomb Daily Journal reported on June 24, 1941, that a “Fire of undetermined origin gutted the Macomb Motor company building, Lafayette and Washington streets,… Read More »1941 Fire
Macomb Motors
Macomb Motors was a long time business at 201 South Lafayette Street in Macomb. The busy corner just south of the Courthouse Square has long… Read More »Macomb Motors
Lodge Corner
The current location of the Western Illinois Museum was once known as Lodge Corner. When the City of Macomb was established in 1830 the horse… Read More »Lodge Corner
St. Francis Hospital
Artifact of the Month: St. Francis Hospital Memorabilia By Marla Vizdal This month’s Artifact of the Month is a collection of items related to one… Read More »St. Francis Hospital
Macomb Dairy
In 1926, the Macomb Dairy Company started operations in a brand new building at 217 S. Lafayette, built similar to the neighboring Ford Motor Company… Read More »Macomb Dairy