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Shirley Adams

Shirley Adams was a lifelong Metamora resident and collected information and photos on its rich history for over 50 years. Information and photos for many of the articles posted here are from her archives. Enjoy reading.

Front view of the Adlai E. Stevenson I Home
History Meets Clay: A Family Adventure In Art and History Entertainment

History Meets Clay: A Family Adventure In Art and History

On Sept. 18, 2004, both adults and children designed and made a stoneware tile at…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Historic Metamora Guide: 10 Must-See Locations To Visit BusinessesGovernment & LawParks & Landmarks

Historic Metamora Guide: 10 Must-See Locations To Visit

Take a self-guided tour of the historic landmarks of Metamora, Illinois.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
2006 Christmas Government & LawParks & Landmarks

2006 Christmas

Pictures from Christmas 2006 at the Stevenson House in Metamora.
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Shirley Adams
An old Metamora reference book
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Reference Resources

A listing of Metamora research books, reference materials, and other historical sources.
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Shirley Adams
Inside the Villiger Blacksmith Shop
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Villiger Blacksmith Shop Tour Groups

Photos of 3 tour groups at the Villiger Blacksmith Shop in Metamora.
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Shirley Adams
Inside the Villiger Blacksmith Shop
Villiger Blacksmith Shop Restoration Businesses

Villiger Blacksmith Shop Restoration

Restoration of the Villiger Blacksmith shop began in August 2003.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Villiger Blacksmith Shop Grand Opening Businesses

Villiger Blacksmith Shop Grand Opening

The Villiger Blacksmith Shop in Metamora held a Grand Opening on June 4th, 2005.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Laure & Dave at the rear of the wagon.
Farm Wagon Restoration Project Transportation

Farm Wagon Restoration Project

Dave and Laure show the process of renovating a farm wagon starting in 2005.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Wagon at the warehouse
Waldschmidt Bros. Store Businesses

Waldschmidt Bros. Store

View an old photo, obituary, and ads for the Waldschmidt Bros. Store in Metamora.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
George Rohman Gas Station located at the corner of Partridge and Niles Streets
Rohman Gas Station Businesses

Rohman Gas Station

View an old photo an ads for the Rohman Service Station in Metamora.
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Shirley Adams
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