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Joe Noe’s Tavern Businesses

Joe Noe’s Tavern

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

Uncle John’s Tavern

Learn more about Uncle John's Tavern in Metamora.
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Shirley Adams
Metamora Post Office Businesses

Metamora Post Office

Learn about the first post office in Metamora, along with another Woodford County post office.
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History of the Metamora Garage Building Businesses

History of the Metamora Garage Building

Completely remodeled, it now houses the Dollar General Store which opened in 1998.
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Shirley Adams
Carl Hindson
Carl H. Hindson Grocery & Bakery Businesses

Carl H. Hindson Grocery & Bakery

Carl H. Hindson came to Metamora in May of 1902 after learning the bakers’ trade.
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Shirley Adams
Ice Houses in Metamora Businesses

Ice Houses in Metamora

In the 1930s ice houses began to disappear from the landscape in the village area.…
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Shirley Adams
Willman’s Drug Store Businesses

Willman’s Drug Store

WILLMAN’S DRUG STORE was in operation from 1917 to 1989.
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Shirley Adams
The Old Bank Building Businesses

The Old Bank Building

The old bank building (now the Post Office) at the intersection of Partridge and Davenport…
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Shirley Adams
G&B Grocery Store Businesses

G&B Grocery Store

A May 14, 1948, Metamora Herald, discusses the G&B Grocery Store.
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Shirley Adams
Carl Villiger at the counter of the Metamora Shoe Store
Metamora Shoe Store Businesses

Metamora Shoe Store

Photos and a Metamora Herald clipping highlight the Metamora shoe store.
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