History of the Speakers Stand
It was in 1905 that Old Settlers spoke from a "new handsome and trim structure"…
History of the Metamora Garage Building
Completely remodeled, it now houses the Dollar General Store which opened in 1998.
History of the J. F. Isch Building
Another building that is original to the Metamora Square is the Grocery and Dry Goods…
History of the First Bandstand
The first bandstand in the Metamora Village Park was a wooden octagonal structure built about…
Carl H. Hindson Grocery & Bakery
Carl H. Hindson came to Metamora in May of 1902 after learning the bakers’ trade.
Unveiling The “Out Of Court” Statues In The Park
Another attraction to our beautiful Village Square was added on Saturday, August 22, 2009, when…
Ice Houses in Metamora
In the 1930s ice houses began to disappear from the landscape in the village area.…
Metamora House
The Metamora House built in 1843 was located at the corner of South Davenport and…
Willman’s Drug Store
WILLMAN’S DRUG STORE was in operation from 1917 to 1989.
Mills & Mill Stones
Remembering the old mills and millstones in Metamora.
