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Local History Archives - April 2022

Footbridge Facelift

Published April 22, 2022 Submitted by: Renee

The Jefferson Avenue Footbridge received a facelift in 1954.

Church Tear Down

Published April 9, 2022 Submitted by: Renee

In 1929, the First Presbyterian Church decided to sell their property at Jefferson and Olive streets to build a new church at their current location on Cherry Street.

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