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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.

The school building still stands today. It has been remodeled into a residence.
Oakenwald School Schools

Oakenwald School

The Oakenwald School building still stands today. It has been remodeled into a residence.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
1952 - South expansion
St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School ChurchesSchools

St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School

St. Mary’s is the only Catholic school in Woodford County.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Woodford County Basketball Other

Woodford County Basketball

A photo shows the 1931-1932 Woodford County Basketball Champions.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Built in 1952
Metamora Grade School Schools

Metamora Grade School

History tells us that early school records indicate that Betsy Page taught the first school…
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Shirley Adams
Metamora's First Band
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Metamora Bands

Photographs and three articles of historic Metamora bands are detailed in this compilation.
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Shirley Adams
Valentine Dinner 1910 Other

Valentine Dinner 1910

Valentine Dinner 1910 The Business Men’s organization held a Valentine's dinner in the upper floor…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Joe Noe’s Tavern Businesses

Joe Noe’s Tavern

The property was owned by Adlai E. Stevenson 1 from 1865 to 1887 while he…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Uncle John’s Tavern Businesses

Uncle John’s Tavern

Learn more about Uncle John's Tavern in Metamora.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Post-1908 Construction
St. Mary’s Orphanage Churches

St. Mary’s Orphanage

Read articles from several editions of the Metamora Herald related to the St. Mary's Orphanage.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Metamora Post Office Businesses

Metamora Post Office

Learn about the first post office in Metamora, along with another Woodford County post office.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
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