John Batschy: A Quincy Architect
When John Batschy died, the Aug. 29, 1922 Quincy Daily Herald reported his death calling him “… a Quincy architect, scientific builder, prominent citizen, church man and thirty-third degree Mason……
Artifacts Four of the Lincoln Conspirators
Wrist irons worn by George Azerodt, a hood worn by Lewis Powell, the key to Mary Suratt’s cell and keys to the Capitol Prison are displayed in the Lincoln Gallery…
William S. Gray—The Man Who Taught Millions To Read
In the book, the golden-haired little girl beckons her brother’s attention. “Look, look.” The boy is watering deep green grass. The girl is splashing through a puddle, wearing her mother’s…
Quincy’s Boat Clubs Were Rowing Powerhouses
The South Side Boat Club’s Senior 4 Oared Crew competed in the International Regatta at Liege, Belgium, in 1930. Crew members, left to right, were Chester Holtman, George Meyer Jr.,…
Soldiers, Sailors and Suzanna’s Saloon: Adventures and Misadventures at 8th and Locust
Early picture of the Woelful Saloon at 8th and Locust Streets. (Photo courtesy of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County) In December 1885, Illinois decided to locate the…
Asa and Chloe Tyrer and Cholera Treatment
A photo of Asa Tyrer. (Photo courtesy of Family Search) Chloe Andrews Tyrer would be no more specific with her children about the date of her wedding to their father,…
Quincy University: A glance at a community treasure
Founded in 1860, Quincy University is a liberal arts institution grounded in the mission of St. Francis of Assisi. Located at 18th and College, the university today serves more than…
Harrison Brewery came to end with the 19th century
Note: Part I of this series dealt with the history of Michael Becker’s ownership of the Harrison Brewery located at 9th and Harrison Streets and the use of Watson’s springs…
Beer Garden Paved the Way for Creating South Park
The 1866 Quincy City Directory listed eight brewers in the Breweries category. With the addition of the Bluff Brewery which was overlooked by the publishers of the book, a total…
Western Brewery Was a Training Ground for Others
The Western Brewery was started by a Welshman named Richard Francis. It is not known exactly when Francis founded the brewery but it was likely sometime in the 1840’s. He…
