Cities and Towns of Illinois, Volume 1"This study was undertaken with the hope of furthering an appreciation and understanding of the beginnings, growth, and possibilities for improvement of Illinois municipalities. One hundred and twenty communities of varying size and character were selected for study from all sections of the state. The results of this study weir in turn collectively considered with the pattern of all the 1.142 municipalities of Illinois in mind" -- From preface. |
Contents
The First Towns | 5 |
Waterways and Railroads | 14 |
Places and People | 26 |
Copyright | |
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