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In a few places, these now rare Victorian era ceramic pavers are still incorporated in sidewalks along period residential areas. East High Street in Springfield still has a few areas with pavers of this kind. They were probably made in Ohio as the Buckeye state was a national center of ceramic production in the late 19th century. While Ohio's high quality potteries and art tiles (often used for fireplace hearths) are better known, utilitarian products like these pavers were part of the production lines. The fact that they have survived well over a century of use is evidence of their durability as well as ornamental forms. Similar pavers can be seen in the Bradford, PA album in my photostream.
Photographed at the 17th Annual International Thunderbird Club Convention in Springfield, Illinois on July 26 through August 1, 2010.
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You are invited to stay and browse through my stream. Here's a quick introduction to my little corner of Flickr:
Automobile Photographs: This is a very large collection of images whose primary, but not exclusive, focus is on American automotive classics. Images are organized by decade, by manufacturer, and by topics (such as convertibles, station wagons, muscle cars, etc.)
Central Illinois (excluding Springfield): Photos relating to the middle section of the "Land of Lincoln" (except for the Capital City of Springfield) may be found in this collection. Every city and town I've photographed is contained within its own set, and rural (as in "countryside") photographs are grouped by county.
Springfield, Illinois: All of my photographs of Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Sites are in this collection. For the City of Springfield, there are separate sets for the Capitol Complex, Downtown (including the Old State Capitol), Neighborhoods, Parks, Illinois State Fairgrounds and more. Photographs of Lincoln sites include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Tomb, and so on. Also in the Lincoln "All About Abe" (Set) are a few Lincoln sites not located in Springfield.
The Illinois State Fair: My collection of photographs of the Illinois State Fair. The fair offers something for everyone. Grab a corn dog and lemon shake-up, and come take a look!
Beyond Central Illinois: Other locales in the United States and Canada including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle.
In addition to my location-based sets, here are links to some "topical" collections and sets I've put together:
Barbers & Barber Shops: Traditional barbers and barber shops are on the endangered species list. But there are still plenty to be found if you go looking for them.
Almost Everything Else. Check It Out!!!: Included topics range from man's first walk on the moon to small town schools and churches, and from Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (our favorite breed) to things that are abandoned, neglected, weathered, or rusty.
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nrhp # 78001187- Central Springfield Historic District- The Central Springfield Historic District is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) historic district in downtown Springfield. The district encompasses Springfield's oldest commercial district and is centered on the Old State Capitol. While the area was platted in 1822, only two buildings in the district predate the 1850s: the Old State Capitol and the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, both built in 1837. The majority of the district's buildings were constructed during Springfield's population boom in the 1860s and its subsequent growth in the latter half of the 19th century. These buildings included hotels, drug stores, groceries, clothing stores, and dry goods stores; some of the stores built in this period are still in operation. The businesses are also significant examples of 19th-century brick commercial architecture, including the Romanesque Pierick-Sommer Building and several works by prominent Springfield architects Helmle & Helmle.[1]
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1978.[2] A boundary extension in 1986 added seven more buildings to the district.
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Traveled to Boston to attend baby sister’s graduation from Springfield College. While there I did a mini photo shoot with her to celebrate her accomplishment and was able to get a little sightseeing in as well.
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito join Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other state and local officials to celebrate the redevelopment of Springfield’s Civic Center Garage on Aug. 20, 2022. [Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]
The view is looking northwestward in downtown Springfield, Illinois, at the intersection of East Adams and South Fifth Streets. At one time this was a busy commercial district, but today not so much although some shops and restaurants remain in business to cater to the tourist traffic and downtown business workers.
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito join the family and friends of the beloved late businessman Andy Yee, as well as state, local and hospital officials, to celebrate the announcement of a fundraiser for the creation of the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield on June 15, 2022. [Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]
Springfield Model 1861 caliber .58 Minie ball
Armi Sport 1861 Springfield Muzzle loading Rifle 58 Caliber Percussion
Laura Pfeffer of Lodi, Wisconsin, left, and Camille McCaskill of Shiloh, Illinois, talk during a breakout session at United Methodist Women’s Just Energy for All training Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church in Springfield, Illinois.
Photo by Rich Saal/Rich Saal Photography