Once Upon a Time: Stories from Adams County
Every Sunday, the Herald-Whig features fascinating glimpses into Adams County's past through our "Once Upon a Time" column. HSQAC members research and share compelling narratives about the people, places, and moments that built our community. Browse our collection of articles from August 2011 to present using our searchable database by title, subject, or author.
If you are interested in submitting an article for consideration for the Once Upon a Time column, please email us or call the HSQAC Office at 217-222-1835.
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,…
