The History of Joliet – Chapter 28 By John Whiteside of The Herald News (used with permission) Submitted by Nancy Vargo Each man lifts his head higher when the nation does its duty. By John WHITESIDE of The Herald News On a chilly Monday morning in October 1900, a large crowd started gathering in front … Read more
The History of Joliet – Chapter 29 By John Whiteside of The Herald News (used with permission) Submitted by Nancy Vargo Horse shoes just couldn’t compete in the new century with those dreamers and their horseless carriages. By John WHITESIDE of The Herald News In 1900, business was booming for the Phoenix Horse Shoe Company … Read more
The History of Joliet – Chapter 19 By John Whiteside of The Herald News (used with permission) Submitted by Nancy Vargo But he was built in a greater mold than that of the skilled workman. By John WHITESIDE of The Herald News After the Civil War, John LAMBERT looked to the west for a new … Read more