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In-House NoteNote
Memorandum February 19, 1974:
Charles,
Enclosed is a copy of the information concerning the Haskell Playhouse. I sent copies to Mr. Wm. G. Farrar and to Dr. Paul Sprague.
Sincerely yours,
John E. Greenwood
JEG: rpm
Encl.
Newhard, Cook & Co.
Fourth and Olive, St. Louis, MONote Type
Historical NoteNote
Newspaper cut-out "Officials cool to history buffs, 'save station' hits snags," Oct 20Note Type
In-House NoteNote
Letter from Hellrung Construction Company
May 19, 1965
Mr. John Greenwood
Neward Cook and Company
200 West Third Street, Alton, Il
Dear John:
While going through some old files I found the enclosed information on the Haskell Playhouse at Haskell Park.
I thought you might find it helpful in connection with the historic buildings survey.
Sincerely.
Herbert R. HellrungNote Type
In-House NoteNote
Photos and notes on the back:
1. Photo of the Old Turner Hall at 4th Ridge (Alton) as it was earlier. This hall is listed in the 1868 Alton Directory. This picture copied from the 1912 book about Alton.
2. Photo copied from a 1894 book of views in Alton (1984). This was the Capt. Henry Leyhe home on E. 3rd St. at Alton St. Where the Bell Telephone building now stands. What unearthly archiecture would you call this?
3. Photo of the Alton City Hall Building begun 1858, building burned Aug. 1924. N. E. corner (center) site of 1858, last of the debates between A. Lincoln and S.A. Douglas.
4. View of 3rd St. looking west.
5. Photo of Cyrus Edwards house at 12th (Pleasant) and Liberty Sts. Date of house known as 1833. House acquired from Ninian Edwards's (son of Cyrus) Estate in 1852. By Nathaniel Buckmaster who died there in 1855. Daughter Virginia B. Quigley, son and husband shown in the picture. Picture taken about 1865. House not standing later picture in Norton's. Picture courtesy of Nat. Buckmaster Curran.
6. Photo copied from a 1912 book about Alton and Vicinity. View shows the 3 hotels at Clifton Terrace at one time.
