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Local History Archives - December 2019

Municipal Christmas Tree 1923

Published December 20, 2019 Submitted by: Renee

The Springfield Traction Company donated 4,000 round-trip streetcar fares so that Springfield school children could attend the municipal Christmas tree celebration.

Racing

Published December 3, 2019 Submitted by: Michael

The Fairgrounds Speedway hosted one of the most unique races ever held at the historic speedway in 1958.

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