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Christmas Stockings

Published December 24, 2012 Submitted by: Renee

Mrs. Wade Bradley knitted 77 Christmas stockings to share with friends and family. This 1971 article gives the history of why people hang stockings at Christmas. More...

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Holiday Lights

Published December 17, 2012 Submitted by: Renee

A description of some of the holiday light displays in Springfield in 1967, including the newly annexed Parkcrest addition. More...

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Lucius Rountree Home

Published December 10, 2012 Submitted by: Renee

Lucius Rountree's landmark home is featured in a 1954 article. In addition to the history of the house, Luclie Morris Upton also gives a history of the Rountree family, one of Greene County's earliest settlers. More...

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St. John's

Published December 3, 2012 Submitted by: Renee

A sneak peek at the new St. John's Hospital from Bias Magazine, July 15, 1952 More...

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