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Meisenheimer ScrapbooksAlton Telegraph: “Our Past”Index to 2007-2010, 2012-2014The “Our Past” feature in the Alton Telegraph featured an archival photograph with an explanatorycaption, sourced from Telegraph archives and private collections. This subject/name indexencompasses the images and captions for the specified years. Search the index using the PDFviewer’s search function or navigate to an alphabetical section using the links below.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1
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12th Street Presbyterian Church—SEE: Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church306 West Broadway (fire)2012:1185A’s Humane Society2007:732010:87739th Military Police Battalion (parade, 1943)2014:87, 26676 House (tavern)—SEE: Old '76 House (tavern)A & W Root Beer Drive-In2008:105Abbott Machine Co.2007:9, 662009:6, 59Abbott, Bill2007:9, 66Abbott, Robert2007:66ABC Bakery2010:96Abernathy, Durant2008:109Abernathy, JoAnn2010:91Abraham Lincoln (train)2013:1422014:104Abraham Lincoln’s Return Home After His SuccessfulCampaign for the Presidency of the United States inOctober 1860 (print)2010:78Academy of the Holy Family2009:442013:196Ace Hardware2009:159Acker, Jack2007:572013:131Acme Bowling Alley2008:142013:197Adair, Sherry2007:108Adams Flowers (Wood River)2012:49Adams, (Mrs.)2008:76Adams, Albert2012:122Adams, E.2012:95Adams, James2010:142Adams, Jean2007:160Adams, R.2008:5Adamson, Marian2009:166Admire, Larry2008:113
Adorers of the Blood of Christ2013:52Adzima, Joe2007:3Agee, Allen2009:33Agee, Floyd2009:33Ailes, Emma2010:104Air Reduction Co.2009:163Airplanes2007:572010:39, 81, 94AJ & P Trolley Line2014:194Alben, J.2012:168Albers, Donald2007:71Albertson, Ray2009:165Albro, Stephen A.2008:132Alby Street Bridge2010:1122014:55Alderfer, Karen2008:1142013:87Alepra, Pete2008:115Alexander, Ruth2008:115Alexander, Sant2008:81Alford, Jannette2009:39Aljets2010:100All-American City2007:112010:32, 342014:183Allen2008:151Allen Chapel AME (Alton)2008:1482014:56Allen, Alice (Bopp)2007:159Allen, Bobbi J.2013:155Allen, Donald2013:155Allen, Elmer2008:77Allen, Gene2014:129Allen, H. (Dr.)2007:125Allen, Harry2010:104Allen, Irma2008:78Allen, Laverne2009:1282010:392013:138Allen, Marilyn2007:46Allsman, Brandon2009:117Almon, Grover2007:844
Almon, Grover (Mrs.)2007:84Alpha Zeta Society2009:83Alt-Wood Merchants softball team (1963)2007:137Alt-Wood Theater2010:15Alton & Eastern Railroad2008:1102010:40Alton & Sand Bar Railroad2010:106Alton & Sangamon Road2014:48Alton—SEE: Specific topics, e.g. Alton (aerial view); Alton(riverfront); etc.—SEE ALSO: East End (Alton)—SEE ALSO: Middletown (Alton)—SEE ALSO: North Alton—SEE ALSO: Upper Alton—SEE ALSO: Specific topics with Alton modifier, e.g.Congregational Church (Alton); Daughters of theConfederacy (Alton Chapter); etc.Alton (aerial view)2008:862009:1012010:27, 1472013:3Alton (aerial view, 1941)2012:59Alton (artwork)2009:35Alton (Courthouse Square)2008:25Alton (downtown)2010:6, 23, 26, 27, 32, 37, 46, 59, 114, 136, 157, 167, 173,176, 181Alton (engraving, ca. 1840)2012:3Alton (Five Points intersection)2010:1782014:126, 298Alton (harbor)2008:89Alton (industry) (map, 1969)2014:252Alton (map, 1818)2012:11Alton (painting)2010:84Alton (plat map)2009:40, 1702012:149Alton (plat map, 1818)2013:127Alton (postcard)2012:106Alton (railroad bridge)2008:65, 1332009:56, 1705
Alton (railroad depot)2007:362008:1222010:1472012:41, 1712013:322014:48, 209Alton (railroad station, 1925)2014:316Alton (riverfront)2007:17, 18, 21, 51, 1772014:119—(1928)2012:177—(1934)2014:44, 2014:323—(1938, 1—(panorama painting)2008:91Alton (sketch, 1836)2012:111Alton (steamboat)2007:922008:1072009:682010:1032013:72, 862014:192, 213Alton (street photo)2007:25, 26, 31, 34, 35, 62, 69, 101, 104, 107, 133, 154,161, 165, 172, 1752008:6, 18, 28, 110, 117, 122, 134, 137, 1682009:87, 932012:31, 34, 113, 114, 132, 162, 1732013:33, 42, 68, 93—(postcard)2014:26, 51, 104, 115, 143, 181, 185, 207, 226, 276, 297,3172012:67—(1874)2008:1132013:73, 1322014:135—(ca. 1885)2014:283—(1895)2008:27—(ca. 1895)2013:3, 4—(1900)2014:3316
—(ca. 1900)2014:37—(1903)2014:110—(1909)2009:105, 1262013:55—(1910)2009:125—(1910) 2009:212012:72014:30, 50, 336—(ca. 19, 126—(1939)2008:120, 1212009:62, 140, 155, 1642012:99, 1202013:75, 1812014:38, 201—(ca. 1940)2012:69—(1941)2012:47, 492013:49, 84, 101, ��(ca. (1966)2014:329Alton (street scene, 1895)2012:10Alton Aces Roller Skating Team2013:21Alton Aerie of Eagles2009:8Alton Armory2013:139, 175Alton Association of Commerce2009:173Alton Athletic Club2008:165Alton Auto Co.2014:330Alton Bakery2013:47
Alton Baking & Catering Co.2009:342014:294Alton Banking & Trust2008:352010:672012:792013:14, 51, 176, 1932014:88Alton Belle (riverboat casino)2010:1812014:312—SEE ALSO: Argosy Co.Alton Blues (baseball team)2007:1312013:942014:99Alton Board of Education2014:66, 150Alton Board of Trade2007:152010:1592013:141Alton Box Board Co.2007:48, 1272008:172010:1162012:132Alton Brewery2012:147Alton Brick Co.2007:532008:952009:102, 1442013:39, 1692014:128, 201, 333Alton Bus Co.2009:31Alton Cab Co.2008:163Alton Car & Traction Co.2007:76Alton Catholic Club KCs2012:6Alton Cemetery—SEE: Alton City CemeteryAlton Centennial Celebration (1937)2009:1292012:80, 92, 97, 101, 102—(parade)2012:94Alton Children’s Theater2008:127, 1612013:130Alton Citizens for a Better Government2007:112010:32Alton City Band—SEE: Alton Municipal Band8
Alton City Cemetery2007:1562008:242009:1492010:141, 145, 148, 156, 1622013:59, 652014:191—(removal of remains, 1938)2012:76—SEE ALSO: Grandview Mausoleum (Alton CityCemetery)Alton City Council2010:144Alton City Dump2014:323Alton City Hall2007:132009:26, 34, 1202010:10, 11, 32, 37, 94, 99, 105, 125, 1762012:61, 85, 972013:29, 90, 1822014:40, 58, 183, 307—(1940)2013:177—(postcard)2012:61Alton City Mill2013:2052014:244Alton Community Service League2010:432014:82Alton Confederate Cemetery—SEE: North Alton Confederate CemeteryAlton Conservatory2007:912012:91Alton Convention & Visitor’s Center2013:84Alton Courier2009:55, 106—(office)2007:1242013:17Alton Courthouse2010:105Alton Cracker & Baking Co.2013:40Alton Day Care Center2012:23Alton Democrat2014:14Alton Depot (1935)2013:142Alton Diocese2010:24, 842014:111, 184Alton Eagles (baseball team)2010:67Alton East End Improvement Association2012:172Alton Elks Club2007:1362009:32, 989
2012:28—(1938)2013:200—(ball team, 1959)2007:84Alton Evening Telegraph2009:1052014:14, 36—(Carrier Day, 1974)2009:155—(carriers, oween float)2013:159—(staff, 1964)2013:165—SEE ALSO: Alton TelegraphAlton Evening Telegraph Cooking School2012:24—SEE ALSO: Cooking school (1937)—SEE ALSO: Telegraph/Union Electric Cooking SchoolAlton Exchange Club2007:712010:41Alton Fall Festival (1938)2014:310Alton Fire Department2007:94, 98, 139, 1692008:29, 47, 1492009:3, 4, 10, 882012:55, 1512013:94, 1602014:67, 26—(1937)2007:176—(ca. 1940)2013:128—(1942)2013:113—(American LaFrance fire truck, 1946)2012:142—(baseball team, 1932)2009:137—Engine Co. No. 1 (Market Street) (ca. 1858)2007:1392010:51, 882013:2022014:105—Fire House No. 1 (State Street) (ca. 1895)2013:94—Fire House No. 1 (State Street) (ca. 1930s)2008:292013:160—Fire House No. 4 (Upper Alton)2012:802013:75—(fire stations)2013:9010
2014:75—(softball team, 1948)2008:144Alton Flying Service Inc.2009:173Alton Fortnightly Club (1961)2013:180Alton Gas & Electric Co.2009:6, 592010:52Alton Gas Works2008:1462013:103Alton Golf Club2013:89Alton High School2007:9, 88, 1362009:522013:78, 912014:282—(1908, football 911, orchestra)2013:129—(1911, students)2014:169—(1914, drama students)2007:66—(1931, football team)2012:126—(1932, girls glee club)2012:95—(1935, football team)2009:1282010:1632014:20—(1935, Redbirds)2013:138—(1937)2010:1662014:36—(1937, "pit")2007:1682009:149—(1937, football team)2010:166—(1937, students)2013:153—(1938, band)2012:133—(1938, football team)2013:179—(1938, marching band)2013:15—(1941, "colored girls" chorus)2008:115—(1944)2010:18—(1946, band students)2008:79—(1946-47, yearbook staff)2012:156—(1947, football game)2012:134—(1947, science class)2012:74—(1947, students)2012:34—(1948, chorus)2013:17211
—(1948, National Honor Society)2014:131—(1950, band2014:234—(1950, homecoming)2010:137—(1950, students)2007:59—(1951)2010:177—(1951, homecoming)2010:148—(ca. 1952)2008:6—(1953)2010:152—(1955, basketball team)2009:42—(1958, students)2013:70—(1958, track team)2007:155—(1959)2010:157—(1963, National Honor Society)2007:1082008:78—(1963, students)2009:35—(Athletic Association)2010:160—(auditorium)2010:127, 137—(cheerleaders)2010:157—(Class of 1911)2010:106—(Class of 1911, commencement)2010:124—(Class of 1938, reunion in 1959)2008:109—(Class of 1941, “25 1" reunion)2010:120—(Class of 1945)2009:61—(Marching 100)2010:161—(Roosevelt High School)2012:110—(Tatler yearbook, 1910)2010:70—(Tatler yearbook, 1911)2010:44—(Tatler yearbook, 1912)2010:106—(Tatler yearbook, 1948)2010:60—(track and cross country teams)2014:314Alton Horticultural Society2012:94Alton Hotel Co.2010:106Alton Junction2007:362008:1252010:108Alton Junction (East Alton)2012:1412014:255Alton Junior Chamber of Commerce2012:165Alton Knights of Columbus (1950)2007:180Alton Lake2007:33, 75, 1272010:13, 30, 78, 1342012:82, 13512
—(1939)2008:73—(postcard)2012:82—(sailboats) (postcard)2012:135Alton Lime & Cement Co. (quarry)2008:682010:130Alton Limited Railroad2008:22014:83Alton Little League (The Flyers)2009:5Alton Little Theater2008:1472009:1492010:141, 145, 148—(1947)2014:305—(1949)2009:32Alton Loan Service2014:185Alton Marine & Fire Insurance Co.2007:8, 98, 121Alton Memorial Hospital2008:342010:101, 1742012:35, 1592013:19, 1052014:109, 264—(Candy Stripers, 1963)2012:39—(postcard)2012:35—(School of Nursing)2014:54—(School of Nursing) (1944, students)2013:167Alton Mental Hospital—SEE: Alton State HospitalAlton Merchants Soccer2010:43Alton Military Prison—SEE: Alton PenitentiaryAlton Ministerial Alliance2012:50Alton Motorboat Club2010:71Alton Municipal Band2007:52008:32, 44, 1192009:42, 80, 1592010:1222012:1702013:54, 95, 190—(ca. 1943)2013:109, 121—(1992)2009:8013
Alton Museum of History and Art2009:4, 282010:7, 1432013:36, 79Alton National Bank2007:82010:9, 1452013:32014:172Alton National Cemetery2012:762013:65Alton Newsstand2013:16Alton Observer2007:1562010:71Alton Optimists2009:107Alton Owls Club2008:52Alton Parks & Playground Commission2007:112Alton Paving & Fire Brick Co. (smokestack)2012:139Alton Penitentiary2007:48, 105, 1162008:79, 872010:63, 84, 90, 952012:32013:852014:279Alton Plaza2007:83, 94Alton Police Department2007:68, 94, 104, 1372009:86, 1112010:992012:21, 33, 602013:282014:104, 176, 317, 326—(1939)2013:20—(ca. 1940)2012:1342013:128—(1949)2013:74—(lie detector, 1937)2012:154—(softball team, 1948)2008:144Alton Pond—SEE: Alton LakeAlton Post Office2007:30, 1772008:89, 1462013:71, 103, 120, 143, 1832014:26—(1903)2013:7714
—(1937)2012:181Alton Presbyterian Church2007:25Alton Presbytery2010:175Alton Public School2014:150Alton Public Works2013:187Alton Railroad2010:36Alton Railroad Freight Station2010:20Alton Railway & Illuminating Co.2009:48Alton Railway & Illumination Co.2010:66Alton Recreation Commission2009:107Alton Recreation League (1963)2010:145Alton Roller Mill2010:143Alton Salvation Army2009:174Alton Savings Bank2008:272010:92013:32014:172Alton School2014:66Alton School Board2010:107, 156Alton School District2007:312010:80, 98, 152Alton Senior High School—SEE: Alton High SchoolAlton Shoe Market2012:34Alton Singers Club (1942)2014:147Alton Slough2010:94, 118Alton State Hospital2007:15, 532008:1582009: 1022010:432013:982014:254—(postcard)2012: 2, 78, 126Alton Steam Flouring Mill2012:92Alton Steel Co.2008:962009:41, 902012:83, 1832014:229—(postcard)2012:83Alton Street Department2010:23—(softball team, 1988)2014:69Alton Telegraph2009:9115
2012:57, 1222014:15, 311—(172nd anniversary)2008:8—(editorial staff, 1946)2014:80—(office)2013:7, 8—(office, 1948)2013:10—SEE ALSO: Alton Evening TelegraphAlton Theaters2012:98Alton Times2014:14Alton Towing Service2009:163Alton Township2010:116Alton Township Relief Office2013:1922014:78Alton Turner Society2007:102008:442009:109—(baseball team, 1916)2013:82—(baseball team, 1917)2009:122—(softball team)2014:89—SEE ALSO: Turnverein SocietyAlton Union Depot2010:60Alton Union Station2012:64Alton Vinegar Co.2007:1742008:183Alton Volunteer Emergency Corps2008:100Alton Water Co.2007:44, 1032010:106—(standpipe)2013:26Alton Water Tower2012:5, 141Alton Women’s Home2009:372012:722014:153Alton: An Illustrated History (book)2010:182Alton, Jacksonville & Peoria Railroad2007:772010:69Alton-Collinsville basketball game2010:157Alton-East Alton (street photo) (postcard)2012:155Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club2008:92, 942013:1252014:143, 292Alton-St. Louis Bridge Co.2008:90Alton-St. Louis Traction Co.2012:5816
Alton-St. Louis Trolley Depot2012:171Alton-Wood River Sportsman’s Club2009:51Alton's Post Cards and Trade Cards (book)2009:812010:38, 110, 165Altonia (North Alton)2008:22Alward, Sally Salzman2008:65American Barge Lines2014:221American Cancer Society2010:29, 151American Legion (Godfrey)2010:42—(fires)2010:42American Legion (Wood River)2010:28—(basketball)2010:28American Legion Auxiliary (Alton Post 126)2009:162American Legion Post 126 (Alton)2010:76, 135American Rose Society2014:82American Smelting & Refining Co.2013:106Americana Magazine2007:222010:78American-Commercial Towing Co.2013:1642014:7, 166Amoco Oil2007:7Anders, Mary Carver2008:79Anderson, Andy2012:159Anderson, Joe2009:1282010:1632013:1382014:20Anderson, Ken2009:134Anderson, Velma2010:21Andre, Bob2007:65Andrea Doria2012:84Andrews, Ray2008:105Angel, F.2009:24Angel, Louis2007:2Angel, M.2009:24Angel, Nellie2007:2Angelton, 0:12Ann Rutledge (passenger train)2007:118Ann Whitney Theater2010:127Anschuetz, Robert2007:12517
Anthony, Ginger2008:41Anti-Slavery Society of Illinois2012:149Antrobus, Florence2009:83Apel, Harold2010:16Apple, David2010:16Arbuthnot, Lester2009:25Arcell, Tom2009:117Architecture (Gothic)2010:3Architecture (Renaissance)2010:120Architecture (Romanesque)2010:3, 120Argosy Co.2013:40, 1392014:312—SEE ALSO: Alton Belle (riverboat casino)Armco Corporation2010:171Armistice Day2010:158—(parade, ca. 1932-1935) (Alton) (postcard)2012:158—(parade, 1938)2013:165—(parade, 1953)2007:79Armstrong Quarry No. 4 (1919)2010:130—(1919)2010:49Armstrong, Dale2013:146Armstrong, W.D.2007:91Army—SEE: United States ArmyArmy Air Corps—SEE: United States Army Air CorpsArmy Corps of Engineers—SEE: United States Army Corps of EngineersArmy ld, “Bud”2010:45Arnold, Carl2007:54Arnold, Mel2007:65Arnold, Paul2010:155Arnold, Suzanne2010:155Arrow Brand Flour2007:144Arrowheads2010:97Arst Furniture Store2007:118Arst, Ancelee (Wienshienk)2010:1132012:1318
Asaro, J.2012:168Ash, Bill2007:1Ash, Jack2008:11Ashlock, Ray2009:1282010:1632013:1382014:20Ashmore, Assassination2010:156Assembly of God Church (Brighton)2013:68Astroth, Bob2008:46Astroth, Joe2010:28Aswege Buffet2014:199Aswege, David2014:199Atchinson, Robert H. (Dr.)2014:305Atchison, Billie2008:66Atherton, Ida2009:115Atkins, Adele2008:109Aton, G. (Dr.)2007:125Atwood House2013:154Atwood, Moses2010:62013:154Auer, Flossie2007:109Augenbaugh, Al2008:1Austin, Flossie2008:14Austin, Jeanice2014:203Austin, Jim2008:42, 53Austin, Lola2014:203Austwick, Jerry2007:54Austwick, Jim2007:84, 108Autenrieb, Max2012:10Automobile Crashes2010:87Avalon (steamboat)2012:1312013:1, 64Ayres, Nancy (Scalise)2013:18Azcon Scrap Corp.2013:1642014:7, 44, 166B-1 seaplane2007:15019
Babb Hollow2008:108Baber, Jean2009:134Bacheldor, Judy2007:123Bachelor, Andy2009:25Backo, Johnny2013:112Badamacer, Shirley2009:134Badasch, Ann2010:47Badman, John2007:972009:372012:932013:42, 54, 95Baecht, Rose2007:159Bagent, Don2009:75Bailey, James A.2008:170Bailey, John A.2013:2022014:4Bailey, Mike2009:39Bailey, Nancy (Chappee)2007:28, 54, 842009:75, 157, 161, 162, 168, 176,Bailhache, John2010:46Baily, Carl2008:109Baird, Charles2007:542009:58, 75Baird, Edgar2008:105Baird, Royal Sr.2009:58Baker2008:151Baker, Barbara2007:59Baker, Bernice2009:115Baker, Beverly2007:59Baker, Chas2010:104Baker, Ed2014:240Baker, Emil2009:115Baker, Evelyn2009:115Baker, Harold2008:11, 111, 1512009:1682012:125Baker, James C.2008:1112009:1682012:125Baker, Sherain2007:54Baker, Tula2014:169Balaco, Lotteo2010:18220
Bald Eagle (steamboat)2013:72Baldwin, Amos (Rev.)2009:154Baldwin, Benjamin (Rev.)2014:327Baldwin, Sue2007:48Baldwin, Theron (Rev.)2010:83, 1412012:532013:12, 72Balerlein, Gene2010:142Ball, Don2013:125Ball, Harris2008:159Ball, Herbert2013:125Ballard2009:138Ballard, Eddie2013:125Ballard, Irwin2007:113-115Ballard, Keith2008:115Ballard, Leroy2007:108Ballard, Norman2007:3Ballinger Family2008:131—(reunion, 1910)2012:152Ballinger, Carol2008:131Ballinger, Darrell2012:152Ballinger, Doris2008:131Ballinger, Elvira2008:115Ballinger, Frances Mae2008:115, 131Ballinger, Harry Jr.2008:131Ballinger, James2012:152Ballinger, Joan2008:131Ballinger, Lois2008:131Ballinger, Marion2008:131Ballinger, Mary Jean2008:131Ballinger, Matilda2012:152Ballinger, Richard2008:131Ballinger, Ron2008:131Ballinger, Verna2008:131Ballinger, Vivian2008:131Baltimore & Ohio Railroad2013:142Baltimore, Herschel2010:115Baltzer, Peggy2013:119Banfield, Ruth Ann2007:159Bank of Alton2007:132Bank of Edwardsville2010:2, 3, 108, 120Baptism2007:8521
Baptist churches2010:17, 51, 63, 88, 166Barber, (Mrs.)2008:114Barber, Chester2010:107Barber, Ruth2008:114Barbershop2010:154—SEE ALSO: Specific barbershops, e.g. Deluxe BarberShop; W.A. Rice Barber Shop; etc.Barbour, Janice2010:152Bardolph, au, W. (Rev.)2008:164Barker, Dale2007:28Barleff’s Men’s Clothing Store2007:152, 181Barnal, Mary J.2013:155Barnard, Billy2010:143Barnard, Mary Ann (Meister)2007:147Barnes, Arlene2012:122Barnes, Margie2008:1782012:163Barnett Bros. Circus & Menagerie2010:103Barnham, Abe Lee2010:86Barnum & Bailey Circus2009:94Barr, John2010:115Barrett, John C.2013:2022014:4Barrow, Margaret2010:21Bartenders Union2008:1232009:125Barth Building2010:142012:1242013:542014:224Barth Drug Store2010:702014:226Barth, Emma2008:164Bartholomew Beach (Kampsville, Illinois)2008:1142010:932012:1032013:87Barton, Joyslin2008:85Barton, Lois2008:10522
Bartow, Doris2009:115Bartylak, Joseph2012:150Basden, David2010:91Baseball2007:75, 1312013:88, 94—(1937)2007:94—(Alton)2014:99—(diamonds, Henry Street)2010:29Basilica of Saint Louis, King—SEE: Old CathedralBasketball2007:65—(Hall of Fame)2010:41—(Player of the Year, 1960)2010:41Bassett, Merle2012:150Batchelor, Andy2008:852009:14, 28, 50, 52, 54, 66, 79, 134, 1822010:10, 17, 34, 76, 97, 1612012:232013:92Batchelor, Clarence2009:52Batchelor, David2010:97Batchelor, Dayton2010:31, 34Batchelor, Steve2008:402010:161Batchtown (Illinois)2014:90Bateman2010:148Bates, Jack2009:24, 165Bath Drug Store2013:68Batson, Charlene2007:123Battuello, Jack2014:41Batty, Veda2008:105Bauer & Co.2008:138Bauer, Thomas2012:132Bauser, Gary2009:105Bauser, Kenneth2009:75, 1282010:1632013:138Baxter Distributing2008:60Baxter, J.2008:5Baxter, Roscoe2007:159Bayley, Judy2007:46Bayley, Susan2013:14623
Bazzell, Paul2010:142Beach, Clifton2009:14, 66Beall Brothers 12:50—(East Alton)2008:47Beall Mansion2008:150Beall Manufacturing Co.—SEE: Beall Brothers factoriesBeall Tool Co.—SEE: Beall Brothers factoriesBeall, B.2008:5Beall, C.R.2012:69Beall, Edmond2008:150, 1612009:152Bean, John2008:40Beane, Herschel2012:40Beane, Marjorie2012:40Beardslee Building2009:38Beasley, Larry2008:76Beattle, Doris2008:20Beatty, Pat2010:148Beatty, Sabra2010:1372012:192013:472014:175Beatty, William L.2012:150Bechtold, Denny2007:55Bechtold, Donnie2007:55Bechtold, Mike2007:55Bechtold, Paul2007:55Bechtold, Richie2007:55Beck Electric Construction Co.2013:7Beck, Emil F. Jr.2013:7Beck, Mary Lou2010:44, 70Becker, E.G.2013:41Becker, Patsy2007:59Becker, Paul2007:592008:11Beckmeyer Photo Studio2007:2824
Bedwill, Karen2007:108Beeby, Boyd2012:126Beeby, J.J.2014:294Beem, Karen (Crivello)2009:29, 46Behrens, Carl W.2014:149Beiser, Dave2007:1362014:240Beiser, Penny2009:10Beiser, Sue2009:10Belchil, Bonnie2008:85Bell choir2010:177Bell Telephone2010:52Bell, Frank2008:163Belle of Calhoun (steamboat)2008:1542012:158—(fire, 1930)2010:118Bellefontaine Railroad Bridge2009:50Bellito, V.2012:168Bellitto, Billy2013:146Benbow City2008:1722010:36, 1492013:612014:29Benbow, A.E.2008:172Benbow, Amos E.2009:1102010:362013:612014:29Bendalow, Thomas2007:109Bender, Elmer (Mrs.)2012:113Benecke, Ernie2008:133Benecke, Norma2014:131Benjamin Godfrey Mansion—SEE: Godfrey Mansion (Benjamin)Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel2009:10, 147, 171, 1752010:402013:1562014:141Benjamin, D. (1st Sgt. Drum Major)2010:4Bennett, Charles2008:23Bennett, Emmett2009:109Bennett, Nancy (Oehler)2007:325
Bennett, Ralph2009:1282010:1632013:1382014:20Bennington, Kyla2009:39Bensman, Mike2007:176Bentley, Martha A.2013:68Benton, Bob2007:65Beragan, Pat2008:80Berefeld, Bill2008:133Berg, (Mrs.)2012:161Berger, Henry2010:143Berger, Laura2008:164Bergfeld, Fred2009:63Bergholtz, Vic2010:142Berigan, John2010:95Berleman, William2010:108Bernard2014:255Berner, M.2012:95Berry, (Mrs.)2007:106Berry, Harry2008:47Berry, Oren2013:18Berry, Virginia2014:208Berstrom, Erie2007:169Bertels, Ben2014:142Bertels, Dick2014:142Bertels, Louis2014:142Bertels, Robert2007:160Bertels, Roy2014:142Bertels, William2014:142Bertier, Don2008:12, 13Bess, D.W.2012:122Bessinger, M.2009:122Best of Alton, The (book)2010:125Besterfeldt, Jerome2013:146Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority2008:173, 179Beta Sorority2012:180, 181—SEE ALSO: Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority—SEE ALSO: Zeta Beta Psi SororityBethalto2010:94—(history)2009:55Bethalto Centennial Homecoming (1954)2008:13226
Bethalto Grade School (Bethalto)2010:175Bethalto Hardware & Paint Co.2009:159Bethalto Municipal Building (1963)2013:122Bethalto Presbyterian Church (Bethalto)2010:175Bethalto Village Hall2013:84Bethel2013:122Betsey Ann Bell Tower2009:98Beverly Farm2013:43—(staff photo, 1902)2008:140Bibb, Ambrose2009:132Bibb, Minnie2009:132Bick, Theodore2009:76Bicycle bridge2010:55, 69Biederman’s Furniture Store2008:932009:33Bierbaum, Elmer2013:129Bierbaum, Glen2009:113Biermann, Gil2009:75Biermann, Ruth Ann2009:9Biermann, Sharon2009:9Big Arch Railroad Bridge2008:79Big Arch Road2013:100Big Four Railroad2007:36, 1782008:4, 1102010:40, 60, 1032012:1652013:136Biggins Quarry2010:130Biggs Studio2007:54Bilderback Grocery Store2009:70Bill & Joe’s Towing Service2007:58Billiard Parlor Cigar Store2009:148Billingsly, James2010:170Bird, Iva2010:159Bird, Mary Amelia (Miller)2010:159Bishop, H.S.2007:82Bissland, Grace2014:169Bitzer, Joan2008:139Bixter, Rose2010:70Black Diamond Days (Gillespie)2012:105Black Hawk Club2013:140Black Otter2007:5327
Black, Harvey (Mrs.)2009:372012:72Blackburn khawk Club2010:73Blackhawks (ball team)2007:27Blackledge, Bob2010:91Blacksmiths and blacksmithing2010:10, 422012:82014:271Bladdick, Joe2010:312013:1862014:73Bladdick, Mike2010:312013:1862014:73Bladdick, Nellie2010:312013:1862014:73Blair Grade School (East Alton) (1949)2010:113Blair, Nell2010:95Blake, Judy2007:28Blake’s Turkey Farm (Concord, N.H.)2012:164Bland, Jody2009:117Blasingim, Edward O. (Cottage Hills)2010:150Blaske Barge Lines2008:13, 212014:221—(shipyard)2013:1642014:7, 44, 166—(shipyard, 1956)2009:127Blaske Family2013:108Blaske, Hugh C. (Capt.)2008:132012:1522013:108, 1642014:7, 44, 166, 221Blaske, Roger2013:108Blue Goose Bus Line2010:1372013:472014:175Blue Grass Hunting Club2013:11828
Bluff City Brewery2007:30, 522008:412009:702014:290Bluff City Holdfasts (baseball team)2014:99Bluff City Pilsener2014:290Bluff Line Railroad2007:362009:51, 762010:40, 92, 94, 1282012:952013:79—(depot)2007:70, 1162009:34—(depot, 1943) (postcard)2012:58Bluffs2010:5, 26, 1302014:228, 269Blume, James2009:61Blumfield, Barbara2010:43Blythe, Betty2014:180Boals Planing Mill—SEE: M.H. Boals Planing MillBoals, Manuel H.2013:118Boals, Myrtle2013:129Boardinghouses2010:69, 98, 178—SEE ALSO: Empire Boarding House & Saloon—SEE ALSO: Nash, Kate (Mrs.) (boardinghouse)BoatsBobbs, Norma Jean2010:30, 36, 40, 50, 72, 88, 99, 103, 118, 121, 151, 160,171, 179, 1812010:148Bock, Diane (Palen)2009:166Bock, Frank2009:1772010:2, 181Bock, Frank2010:2, 74Bock, James2010:74Bock, Karen2009:134Bock, Ray2010:74Bock, Robert2010:74Bock, Very2013:146Bockholdt, Eddie2007:33Boedeker, Becky2007:28, 54Boehm, Fred2009:137Boeing2007:15029
Boeing, William2007:150Boercher, Helen V.2007:112Boerner, Ed2008:133Boeschenstein, Charles2012:108Boettger, Ed2010:142Bohm Building (Edwardsville)2013:71Bohm School (Edwardsville)2013:71Bohn, Bridget2008:31Boliard, Sandy2008:85Bollone, Catherine2012:65Bolo, Gene2010:142Bomb shelters2009:1212013:15Bondioli, Frances2009:107Bonds Department Store2007:181Bongirno, Josephine2010:95Bonnell, Clinton W.2012:135Bonnell, Dorothy2012:82, 119, 135Book, Rex2007:28Boone, Shelly2007:108Boonshaft, Benje2007:110Booten, Ruthie2008:66Booth Jewelry & Sporting Goods Store2010:6, 64Booth Jewelry Store2008:882009:1042010:23Booth, J.H.2009:1042010:6Booth, John2008:882010:64Boothby, Tom2008:902014:32Bopp, Alice2007:159Borman, Clyde2012:165Borman, Leo2007:59Borman, Richard2007:80Borman, Robert2007:80Borror, Bill2008:179Boschert, “Pappy”2009:26Boschert, Glennie Reardon2013:30Boschert, Mike2008:179Boschert, Walt2009:13730
Bosco, John2007:28Bosich, Bernice2010:169Bosoluke, Frank2008:82Bostwick House2009:1212014:63Bostwick, John2008:1392013:107Bostwick, Mary2014:63Botkin, (Capt.)2008:90, 1532014:32, 96Bott, Helen2014:106Bott, Sandra2010:152Botterbush, Fritz2007:46Botterbush, Ray2009:1722012:86Botterbush, Wilmer (Dr.)2009:1722012:86Bottom, D. (Dr.)2007:125Bouillion, Randy2010:145Bourgoyne, Helen2008:76Boverie, John2007:1372010:58Bower, Neil2014:264Bowers, Judy2007:28, 54Bowl Haven2007:14—(600 Club bowling team, 1972)2008:81—(Women’s Bowling League, 1966)2008:25—(Women’s Bowling League, 1968-69)2008:17, 33Bowl Inn (East Alton) (bowling team)2008:41—(1975)2008:55Bowman Dry Goods store2009:1082010:157Bowman House (Horatio.B.)2009:113Bowman House (Edward M.)2012:140Bowman, Edward M.2012:140Bowman, Horatio B.2009:113Bowman, Horatio J. Jr.2013:141Bowman, Lonnie2009:136Boy Scout Week2007:90Boy Scouts2007:962009:9, 88, 101, 11431
2010:88, 121, 1662014:202, 211, 334—(1938)2013:46—(1940)2012:54—(Alton Local Council)2014:211—(Cub Scout troop)2010:16, 53Boyd, Bruce2007:2Boyd, H.G.2007:11Boyd, Paul2007:2Boyer, B.2008:5Boyer, Rick2007:84Boyle, Elizabeth2014:255Bozzatown2010:96Bradford, G.G.2008:67Bradshaw, Lucille2008:115Bradshaw, Mary2010:21Bradshaw, Merle2007:28Bradshaw, Nellie2008:105Bradshaw, Robert2013:129Bradshaw, Robertus2007:84Brainerd, Hattie2010:562012:100Brainerd, V.2012:95Brake, (Mrs.)2008:114Brammel, Tommy2010:115Branch, Willie Mae2014:56Brandstetter, Martha2008:81Brandt, Dennis2007:108Brandt, Ed2007:122Brangenberg, L.J.2012:93Brasihoff, Niome2009:39Brass bands2010:33, 72Bratton, Mary Lois2008:115Braun, Nancy2007:46Brave, Ed2010:28Bray, John2008:115Bray, Slaten2007:159Brayman, Everett2009:33Brazier, Lanny2010:16Brazier, Ula2010:16Brecht, K.2008:5Breden, Dick2008:8632
Breeden, Linda2013:146Bregenzer, I.2012:168Breitwiser, Alvie2013:140Brenn Hotel2010:93Brenner, Oscar2009:142, 144Bresson2007:97Bretz, (Father)2008:67Brewer, Gerald (Rev.)2008:170Brewer, Joseph A. (Rev.)2008:170Brewer, Susie2008:170Brice, Frank2008:133Brickey, Mary Ann2013:119Bricklayers2007:35Bridge, Wayne2007:127Bridgeman, Carol2010:21Bridges2010:36, 118, 123—SEE ALSO: Specific bridges, e.g. Alby Street Bridge;McKinley Bridge; etc.Bridges, Ida2009:117Bridgewater, Georgia2009:57Bright Spot (restaurant)2014:302Brighton on Grade School2013:41Brighton High School2013:41Brighton Masonic Temple2013:41Bringhurst, Robert2008:632012:157Bristow, Mike2010:170Britt, Wayland2008:40Britts, Monte2008:86Brock, Dan2010:622013:36Brockman, Scott2008:80Broderick, Joseph2014:5Broderick, Julie2008:80Broemser, Doris2007:132Broils, Jerry2010:74Brokaw Eden Washington Machine Co.2007:159Bromaghim, Marylin2007:3933
Brooks, Ethel2009:109Brothels2010:149Browder, Bill2012:127Brown Motor Lines2009:31, 175Brown Shoes Co.2010:139Brown, (Mrs.)2012:122Brown, Bob2013:20Brown, Buddy2007:108, 113Brown, Elsie2008:105Brown, Gilson2007:1222010:1562014:144Brown, Jack2010:150Brown, Jackie2007:153Brown, Joann2014:131Brown, Michael2007:1222008:86Brown, Millie2010:130Brown, Oliver2013:41Brown, Orville2009:42Brown, Paul2009:165Brown, Ray2008:77Brown, Robert2008:552013:28Brown, Steven2009:39Brown, Tennessee2014:5Brown, Thomas2013:202Brown’s Business College2012:113Browne, Dorothy2014:169Brownie troop2007:160—SEE ALSO: Girl ScoutsBrowning, John2010:170Broyles, Evelyn2008:139Broyles, Gary2007:120Bruce, Jeanne (Byron)2009:1362013:18Bruce, Regina2008:115Bruce, Vivian (Jennings)2013:45Bruch, Ignatz2009:62012:60Bruch-Guertler House2009:62012:6034
Bruck, W.2012:95Bruckert, Denny2007:137Brueggeman, (Capt.)2009:18Brueggeman, Dale2012:1832013:11Brueggeman, G. Dale2012:164Brueggeman, M.2012:95Brueggeman, Nora2012:68Bruiding, Josephine2013:1962014:97Bruiding, Josephine (Mother)2009:100Brune, J.J. (Father)2007:952009:722012:168Brunner, Brutus2008:422012:144Bruns, Lincoln2007:68Brushy Grove Elementary School (Wood River)2012:73Bryant, Ed2009:1282010:163
Alton (engraving, ca. 1840) 2012:3 Alton (Five Points intersection) 2010:178 2014:126, 298 Alton (harbor) 2008:89 Alton (industry) (map, 1969) 2014:252 Alton (map, 1818) 2012:11 Alton (painting) 2010:84 Alton (plat map) 2009:40, 170 2012:149 Alton (plat map, 1818) 2013:127 Alton (postcard) 2012:106 A
