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Dr. Joseph I. Knoblauch, Physician Prominent People

Dr. Joseph I. Knoblauch, Physician

"With his skill he combined the gift of being thoroughly human, sympathetic and utterly devoid…
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William C. Ryan, Editor and Publisher

William Ryan was Editor and Publisher of The Metamora Herald for more than 53 years.
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Joseph A. Theena, Butcher

In 1869, Theena opened a meat market in Metamora with David Safford. He successfully engaged…
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J.C. Irving, Businessman

J.C. Irving is accredited as father of the water works of Metamora.
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Dave Murray Prominent People

Dave Murray

An accidental explosion of two sticks of dynamite cost the life of David E. Murray…
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Grandpa’s Rock

It all began on the property now located on what used to be called old…
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April 2023 Newsletter Newsletter

April 2023 Newsletter

1923 ads from the Metamora Herald
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A close-up of bricks from the historic Stevenson Home in Metamora, Illinois
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June 2020 Newsletter

Class reunion photos from Metamora Township High School classes of 1918, 1924, 1937, 1938, 1942,…
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April 2020 Newsletter NewsletterSchools

April 2020 Newsletter

Pre-1915 photo of northeast corner of Metamora Sq., numbered "26613"; August 1859 notice for the…
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Jack Weddle
A close-up of bricks from the historic Stevenson Home in Metamora, Illinois
February 2020 Newsletter Newsletter

February 2020 Newsletter

Helen Ahrens scrapbook newspaper photos, including engagement photos and announcements, Metamora dance pupils of Prenda…
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