Original Stewardson High School – 1909 Courtesy of Brad Friese Stewardson High School Bldg. From 1942 Yearbook Courtesy of Carolynn Eilts The History of Stewardson High School Stewardson (population 747) is located in lower-eastern Illinois in the southeastern portion of Shelby County.  Illinois Route 32 is the main road leading to and from Stewardson.  A […]


Steward High School Building Circa 1930s Submitted by Jim White, Courtesy of Mrs. James Trowbridge The History of Steward High School Steward High School Building, Approximately 1935 Courtesy of Jim White, Courtesy of Mrs. James Trowbridge Steward, Illinois is located seven miles south of Rochelle just off of Interstate 39-US 51 in Alto Township in […]


First Church of the Nazarene Chapel Building – Classrooms in back The History Of Twin City Nazarene Sterling, Illinois is located along the Rock River 45 miles east of the Quad City Area, 75 miles north of Peoria, 52 miles southwest of Rockford and 80 miles west of Chicagoland. The Union Pacific “Overland Route” from […]



Stanford Community High School Building Submitted by Diana DeWeese The Original Stanford High School Building Built in 1896 The History of Stanford High School Stanford (population 670) is located in western McLean County approximately 10 miles west and a little south of Bloomington. Illinois Route 122 is the main road that runs just north of town. The Illinois […]


Springfield Ursuline Academy Building Courtesy of Phil Shadid The History of Springfield Ursuline Academy Springfield (population 111,454) is located in central Illinois in Sangamon County.  It is the State Capitol of Illinois and the County Seat of Sangamon County.  Springfield was first settled in 1818. It was named the State Capitol of Illinois in 1837 though it […]


Springfield St. James Trade School Photo Courtesy of Phil Shadid St. James Auto Repair Learning Building Courtesy of Brother Anthony Joseph The History of Springfield St. James High School Springfield (population 111,454) is located in south central Illinois and is home to the State Capital. Springfield is also the county seat of Sangamon County, having been founded around 1821, became the county […]


Springfield Sacred Heart Academy Photo from 1981, courtesy of “Sacred Heart-Griffin: A Century of Excellence 1895-1995” Sacred Heart Academy Entrance Courtesy of “Sacred Heart-Griffin: A Century of Excellence 1895-1995” The History of Springfield Sacred Heart Academy Springfield (population 111,454) is located in south central Illinois and is home to the State Capital. Springfield is also the county seat […]


Springfield Sacred Heart Academy Photo from 1981, courtesy of “Sacred Heart-Griffin: A Century of Excellence 1895-1995” Sacred Heart Academy Entrance Courtesy of “Sacred Heart-Griffin: A Century of Excellence 1895-1995” The History of Springfield Sacred Heart Academy Springfield (population 111,454) is located in south central Illinois and is home to the State Capital. Springfield is also the county seat […]


Springfield Feitshans High School Now Springfield Feitshans Grade School Academy Feitshans High School The History of Springfield Feitshans High School Springfield (population 111,454) is located in central Illinois in Sangamon County.  It is the State Capitol of Illinois and the County Seat of Sangamon County.  Springfield was first settled in 1818. It was named the State Capitol […]