2015 galesburg, illinois visitors guide

inside pg 4 Attractions

pg 10 Annual Events

pg 20 Lodging

pg 22Map of Galesburg

pg 24 Dining

pg 26 Shopping

pg 34 Night Life

pg 36 Recreation

Dear Visitors,Welcome to Knox County, Illinois and

Galesburg, the county seat. Our communi-ty has long been a regional leader in agri-culture and industry. Our leadership haslent itself to a rich history that began in1837 with the founding of our communityand a manual labor college. That commu-nity became Galesburg; that collegebecame Knox College.

Our history includes Pulitzer Prize win-ning author Carl Sandburg. He gainedfame writing about the stark realities ofChicago in the 19th century and the lifeand times of Abraham Lincoln. Carl’s birth-place is a State Historic Site and museumthat exists as a testament to his humblebeginnings and as a legacy to his indeliblemark on America.

Galesburg was an important stop on theUnderground Railroad in Illinois. A “run-away slave was considered as free fromcapture when within (Galesburg’s) limitsas if in Canada,” according to the accountof Charles C. Chapman’s History of KnoxCounty, Illinois, published in 1878.Galesburg, due in large part to KnoxCollege, was perhaps the principal stationfor runaways in Western Illinois.

In the years leading up to the Civil Warand emancipation, Galesburg evolved andchanged. It rose from a sleepy collegehamlet to a railroad town. The populationexploded from just over 300 in 1850 toalmost 5,000 in 1860. The population dou-bled again by 1870 and grew steadily to

become a city of over 30,000 in the early20th century.

With that boom, came architecture,industry, retail and a growing importancein the railroad industry. Today, Galesburghas one of the largest classification yard’swith Burlington Northern Santa FeRailroad. Over 160 trains a day passthrough our community. All of thosetrains should mean a lot of whistles andrumbles. However, Galesburg is a QuietZone community thanks to the addition ofmajor grade separations with the WestMain Street “Don Moffitt Overpass” andthe Seminary/Kellogg “BickerdykeOverpass.” An East Main Street underpass,soon to begin construction, near down-town will silence the train whistles andmake Galesburg an easy place to navigate.

Galesburg is also a leading stop onAmtrak. With regular daily service to andfrom Chicago, as well as many points westall the way to San Francisco, Galesburg isjust a train ride away.

When visiting our community, stop bythe Welcome Center on East Main Street.We have all the information you need forhistory, food, lodging, entertainment,events and much more. We are here toassist you. With exception of a few giftitems, everything is free.

So, welcome! Enjoy your stay and writeyour own history in Galesburg, Illinois.

Bill MorrisExecutive Director

of Tourism & Marketing

31.800.916.3330 | www.visitgalesburg.com

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WE WELCOME YOU

2163 E. Main Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401

309-343-2485 • 800-916-3330Visit us on Facebook • www.visitgalesburg.com

CARL SANDBURG STATE HISTORIC SITE313 East Third Street309-342-2361 | www.sandburg.orgCall 800-916-3330 for hours of operation

Author-poet Carl Sandburg was born here in a three-room cottage on January 6, 1878. From thesehumble beginnings, Sandburg went on to achieve international acclaim for his poetry, children’s sto-ries and a six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. A Visitors’ Center and gift shop is located next tothe birthplace. Be sure to walk through the wooded park and perennial garden where the ashes of CarlSandburg and his wife lie beneath “Remembrance Rock.” Quotation Walk leads you through the gar-den with famous quotes from Carl Sandburg’s writings engraved in the stepping stones.

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GALESBURG CIVIC ARTCENTER114 East Main Street309-342-7415www.galesburgarts.org

Open: Year-round, except major holidaysHours: Tuesday-Friday 10:30am to 4:30pmSaturday 10:30am to 3:00pm

“I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.” Carl Sandburg >>

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attractions

WHAT TO SEE

Monthly exhibitions include both local and nation-al artists in each of the Art Center’s two exhibitiongalleries. Each spring, the Joanne R. Goudie Galleryfeatures a national juried show, GALEX, showcas-ing a variety of work from around the country. TheArt Center hosts several annual events. Art in thePark, a one day art fair, is held each September inStandish Park Arboretum. Each summer, the ArtCenter invites artists to participate in a residencyprogram. The Black Earth Film Festival is held eachyear and includes independent films from aroundthe world. In addition, the Art Center organizesseveral fun-filled events each year to support theArt Center’s operating budget. Unique, artistic andhand-crafted items can be found in One12, the ArtCenter’s retail shop.

309-343-5145 | www.centralcong.orgOpen: Year-round, except major holidays, Call for hours of operation

This imposing Richardsonian Romanesque church building, construct-ed in 1898 of dark red sandstone transported from Michigan, is listed onthe National Register of Historic Places. It has a number of magnificentrose windows, and is located on the site of the “Old First Church” –founded by the original settlers who came here with GeorgeWashington Gale to start a religious community and college.

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLICCHURCH273 South Prairie Street309-343-8256

Open: Year-round, except major holidaysHours: 9:00am to Noonand 1:00-4:30pm

Completed in 1885, the church has a 150’spire and neo-Gothic architecture. Less thanten Catholic churches in the U.S. have a saint’sbody, and Corpus Christi houses the holy relicof St. Crescent. As a child of about nine yearsof age, St. Crescent suffered martyrdom inthe persecution of Christians by the Romanstoward the end of the third Century.


CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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beautiful churches abound

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DISCOVERY DEPOTCHILDREN’S MUSEUM128 South Chambers Street309-344-8876www.discoverydepot.org

Open: Year-round, except major holidaysHours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm(open Mondays in the Summer)

Sunday 1:00-5:00pm

Discovery Depot provides an environment for fun andeducational experiences for children and families.Interactive exhibits, programs and collections provideopportunities for learning, exploration and experi-mentation. Discovery Depot is a place where playand learning go hand in hand and offers some-thing for all ages.

GALESBURGRAILROAD MUSEUM211 South Seminary Street309-342-9400www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org

Open: April through SeptemberHours: April- September: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm,Sunday Noon to 4:00pmGroup tours of 10 or more by appointment

Experience the Heart and Soul of railroading from 1854 tothe present. This extensive collection is housed in the new(2004) museum located next to the Amtrak station. See acomplete station agents area, a central traffic control console,sit in the engineers seat and be at the controls of a GP30 loco-motive. Take a tour of our 1930 Baldwin built 4-6-4 Hudson3006 locomotive, a fully restored Railway Post Office andRailway Express car as well as a Pullman parlor car and of coursea complete 1930 caboose. Several inspection and mainte-nance of way cars and tools are ready for viewing.

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KNOX COUNTY COURTHOUSE200 South Cherry Street309-343-3121

Open: Year-round, except major holidaysHours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

The cornerstone of this sandstone building was laid in 1884 and con-struction was completed in 1886 at a cost of $150,000. The ornatedetails are typical of the Romanesque period. On the east lawn, you’llfind the Mother Bickerdyke Memorial. This sculpture is dedicated to aGalesburg woman who served the wounded Union soldiers during theCivil War. To the west of the Courthouse is Standish Park Arboretumwith over 170 trees and shrubs.

KNOX COLLEGE OLD MAIN2 E. South Street309-341-7337 | www.knox.edu

Open: September-May, except major holidaysHours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or by appointment

Old Main’s construction in 1857 reflected the prosperity that the new railroad began bringingto Galesburg three years earlier. It is the sole remaining original site of the great Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858. The debate was staged against the east wall of Old Main, and twolarge bronze plaques with the likenesses of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas gracethat wall. Registered as a National Landmark, the building itself is a significant example ofAmerican Gothic Revival architecture.


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beautiful, historic landmarks

REAGAN TRAILwww.ronaldreagantrail.netGalesburg is one of a handful of communities linking the historical landmarks that played a vital role inRonald Reagan’s life in Illinois. Galesburg is also unique as it is the only place where both the formerPresident and First Lady grew up in the same community. Stop by the Galesburg Welcome Center for abrochure with a self-guided tour of Reagan sites or call 309-343-2485.

ORPHEUMTHEATRE57 South Kellogg Street309-342-2299www.theorpheum.org

Open: Year-round except major holidaysTours by appointment or during regular business hours as staffing permitsBox Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am to5:00pm and Two (2) hours prior to showtimes

The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1916. Thefacade is French Second Empire style and the inte-rior features classic Corinthian columns. An ItalianRenaissance plaster frieze graces the mezzaninehall and French baroque medallions ring the mainhall. Originally built as a vaudeville house, theOrpheum hosted many early stars of stage andscreen, including Jack Benny, George Burns andHoudini. In addition, to hosting many local per-forming arts groups including the award-winningKnox-Galesburg Symphony, the OrpheumTheatre features top touring theatrical, musicaland comedic talent from around the country.

STOCKDALE SOLDIER CITIZEN MUSEUM1001 Michigan Avenue309-342-1181

Open: By appointment only. Year-round, except major holidays, open Memorial Dayand Veteran’s Day

Located in the Robert Dunlap Room of the AdmiralJames Stockdale VFW Building, the museum hasartifacts from the War of 1812 through DesertStorm. An M-60 tank is in front of the building.

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LINCOLN STATUEAmtrak Station225 S. Seminary St.

A life-size granite statue of Abraham Lincoln,modeled after the one in the Capitol rotundain Washington, D.C., greets visitors in front ofthe Amtrak depot.

VETERANS MEMORIALat Lincoln Park

The Veterans Memorial was put in place to honor all veterans pastand present. In a beautiful location which is easily accessible toall veterans, their families and people interested in visiting andhonoring these brave and courageous veterans.

CARL SANDBURGSTATUEPermanent home will be on the Public Square, Downtown Galesburg

Carl Sandburg was the subject of acclaimedartist Lonnie Stewart’s sculpture that was pre-sented to Galesburg on April 23, 2014. Hereturned to his hometown and is slated toreside on the eastside of the Public Square onMain Street.

JanuaryKNOX COLLEGEINTERNATIONAL FAIRSaturday January 31, 2015Always the last Saturday in Januarywww.knox.edu/internationalfair.xmlFood, arts, crafts and entertainment from around theworld, presented by Knox College students and visitingperformers.

FebruaryGALESBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETYCHOCOLATE FESTIVALSaturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2015NEW VENUE -- 156 East (Corner of East Main and Prairie Streets, next to Azer Clinic)$8.00 in advance, $9.00 at the door per person

Annual festival featuring homemade and commercially madechocolate treats. It is an endless buffet of tortes, cakes, pies, cook-ies, candies, beverages and much more. A chocolate lover’sdream. Event runs from 11am to 4pm both days. $8 per person.

AprilROOTABAGA JAZZ FESTIVALMcGillacuddy’s and Orpheum TheatreThursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 2015Internationally recognized jazz artists, plusregional bands and the award-winning KnoxCollege Jazz Ensemble.

----------------------------------------20TH ANNUAL SANDBURG DAYS - FESTIVAL FOR THE MINDWednesday-Saturday, April 21-25, 2015www.sandburg.edu/festival

Annual festival celebrating the life and legacy of Galesburg native, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning poet and Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg.Includes three days of literary, history, sporting and children’s events.

FebruaryBLACK EARTH FILM FESTIVALThursday-Saturday, February 26-28, 2015www.galesburgarts.com • [email protected] Civic Art Center, 114 E. Main St., GalesburgThe Black Earth Film Festival will feature films made by independentfilmmakers. The festival is held in Galesburg, IL each year at a varietyof different venues.

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annual events

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JuneMORE ON 34Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2015Always Father’s Day [email protected]

100 plus miles of yard sales through seven countiesfrom Sandwich, Illinois to Galesburg. Great fun - enter-tainment, demonstrations, historic sites. Great sales -bargains, treasures, unique collectibles, antiques.Great time - food, lodging, attractions, shopping.

JuneRUN GALESBURG RUNSunday, June 7, 2015 (7:00 a.m.)www.rungalesburgrun.com

Half marathon, 5k, and 1 mile options. Starts and ends in downtown Galesburg.

JulyTASTE OF GALESBURGThursday, July 23, 2015Always the fourth Thursday in JulySample food from numerous area restaurants; enjoylive entertainment and beer garden.

JuneRAILROAD DAYSSaturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2015Always the fourth full weekend in Junewww.galesburgrailroaddays.org

Annual event celebrating the city’s railroadheritage with a carnival, exhibits, a streetfair, railyard tours, 5 and 10k runs, hobbytrain show, flea market, rib cook-off andmuch more. Over 40 events, most of themfree!

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JulyKNOX COUNTYFAIRNew Dates! Wednesday thru Friday,July 15-18. 2015www.knoxfair.com

Come celebrate the 164th KnoxCounty Fair held in the historicKnox County Fairgrounds,which has been in existencesince 1851. Enjoy FREE enter-tainment, beer garden, GREATFOOD, vendors, carnival, night-ly grandstand events, exhibitsand much more. Figure 8 racingand of course the ever populardemolition derby.

AugustHERITAGE DAYSFriday thru Sunday, August 14-16, 2014Always the third weekend in Augustwww.heritagedays.com

Feel the excitement, experience the historyof two time periods in America, featuringa Civil War Battle Reenactments and Pre1840s Rendezvous. A traveling familycircus, period food stands and crafts forsale, fishing contest for children, canoeraces on the lake, President Lincoln andBenjamin Franklin, night firing of cannonsand a military ball. A great family outingto end summer.

JulyGREAT BALLOON RACEFriday, Saturday & SundayJuly 24-26, 2015Always the fourth weekend in Julywww.galesburgballoonrace.com

A color-filled weekend of 25 plus hot air balloons flyingoverhead. Featuring night glows, competition, opportunityto view up close and talk to pilots.

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SeptemberGREAT CARDBOARDBOAT REGATTASunday, September 13, 2015Recreation 345-3683 www.ci.galesburg.il.us

Annual regatta, held at Lake StoreyRecreational Area, features competitionamong a variety of cardboard boats creat-ed to be attractive and unique as well as“seaworthy.” Fun and entertainment forthe entire family! The Rubber Duck Racewill follow the regatta.

AugustRIVER 2 RIVER CRUISE NIGHTFriday, August 21, 2015Always the third Friday in AugustHundreds of vintage cars, street rods,trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles,with a cruise on Main Street Friday night.Food, entertainment, vendors - celebritydrivers and collectors - fun for thewhole family.

September NATIONAL STEARMAN FLY-IN DAYSMonday thru Sunday, September 7-12, 2015Always starts Labor Day thru SundayStearman Headquarters 343-6409 www.stearmanflyin.com

Annual event that hosts the largest gathering of Stearman bi-planesin the world and includes fun flying, exhibits, seminars and fly-outsto various locations. The event also includes numerous contestsincluding: flour bombing, precision aerobatics, formation flying andshortfield take off and spot landings. The event concludes with theannual banquet on Saturday evening.

SeptemberART IN THE PARKSaturday, September 12, 2015Always the Saturday of Stearmanwww.galesburgarts.orgGalesburg Civic Art Center, 114 E.Main St., GalesburgTake a leisurely stroll through down-town Galesburg’s Standish ParkArboretum and view the creations ofregional artists working in a variety ofmedia. In addition to the over 50artists booths, attendees will enjoy anassortment of food, family activitiesand musical entertainment.


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OctoberSCARECROW FESTIVALSaturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2015Always the first full weekend in Octoberwww.knoxcountyscenicdrive.com13th annual Scarecrow Festival held in StandishPark Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, hand-made crafts, children’s activities, food and muchmore. View and vote on homemade scarecrows infive different categories, only visitors vote on theirfavorite scarecrows to win.

KNOX COUNTY SCENIC DRIVESaturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2015October 10 & 11, 2015Always the first two full weekends in Octoberwww.knoxcountyscenicdrive.comEnjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations andcountry cooking as you take a self-conducted driv-ing tour through some of the most beautiful parts ofthe historic Spoon River Valley.

DecemberCHRISTMAS BEGINS ATWALNUT GROVE FARMFriday thru Sunday, November 27-29, 2015Always the weekend after ThanksgivingKnox Station Road, Knoxville, IL 61448www.walnutgrovefarm.com/Christmas.htmCherish family traditions! Begin your winter holidayseason on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music,simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit withSt. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas trimmingand exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts for family andfriends. End your visit with a horse-drawn wagonride through the walnut grove!

DecemberDISCOVERY DEPOTFESTIVAL OF TREESThursday, December 3, 2015Always the first Thursday of December128 South Chambers, Galesburg, IL 61401www.discoverydepot.org

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An adult only enchanted holidayevening complete with Christmastrees, wreathes, swags, centerpieces and more. Food and bever-ages included in the evening. Live and Silent Auctions with manyfestive items, collectibles and giftsavailable. For more information:discoverydepot.org


Galesburg Nissan has an extensive selection of new and late model Nissan Rental Cars. From Versa, Altima, Murano, Maxima, to the Quest & Frontier, we offer competitive daily rates with no additional mileage charges or hidden costs!

2080 N. HENDERSON ST, GALESBURG (309) 342-4121

Mon-Fri 7:30-5, Sat 8:00-Noon

•Largest selection of loose diamonds, designer engagement ring, & Men’s & Ladies wedding bands in the area

•New Silver & Gold Coin Department - we buy & sell gold & silver

•Designer Jewelry •Engraveable Gifts •Watches

Knox County YMCA1324 W. Carl Sandburg Drive

309-344-1324www.knoxymca.org

AMC ShowPlace 8 showing 8 movies, all the time!1401 W. Carl Sandburg Drivewww.amctheatres.com

Showtime: 1-888-262-4386Office: 309-343-4131

Orpheum Theatre57 S. Kellogg Streetwww.theorpheum.org

309-342-2299

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History•Galesburg was founded by GeorgeWashington Gale, a minister of thegospel from New York state, whodreamed of establishing a manuallabor college which became KnoxCollege. A committee from NewYork purchased 17 acres in KnoxCounty in 1835, and the first 25 set-tlers arrived in 1836. They builttemporary cabins in Log City nearcurrent Lake Storey, just north ofGalesburg, having decided that nolog cabins were to be built insidethe town limits.

•Galesburg was thehome of Mary AnnBickerdyke, whoprovided hospitalcare for Union sol-diers during theAmerican Civil War.

•Corpus Christi is a parish inGalesburg, which was founded byFather Joseph Costa and dates toAugust 4, 1885. What makes thechurch unique is the special relic itholds. It holds the body of St.Crescent: legend says that thereare only 10 saints whose bodies arelaid in churches in the UnitedStates.

History Trivia1834 – Oldest residence in KnoxCounty was built by William Riley.

1897 – Central CongregationalChurch, built in 1897 is an exampleof Romanesque Style architecturewith unusual rose stained glassthroughout. It is on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

1898 – George and EllaLawrence of Galesburg were thedesigners of the Illinois State Flag.

1905 – The world's largest elm tree,known as the "Lombard" elm wasacclaimed at a spread of 140 feet indiameter stood right here in Galesburg.

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ENTERTAINMENT•Those Were the Days! starring WilliamHolden was filmed on the Knox Collegecampus in 1940.

•After the Civil War, Galesburg was thebirthplace of poet, author, and historianCarl Sandburg. The site contains the cot-tage Sandburg was born in, a modernmuseum, the rock under which he and hiswife Lilian are buried, and a performancevenue.

According to legend, it was in Galesburg in1914 where the four Marx Brothers(Groucho, Chico, Harpo and Gummo) firstreceived their nicknames. A fellowVaudevillian, Art Fisher, supposedlybestowed them upon the brothers during apoker game here. Zeppo Marx received hisnickname later.

•George Reeves, who played Supermanin a popular television series (although anative Iowan), lived here briefly as aninfant with his mother, a Galesburg resi-dent most of her life. Her homestead stillstands at Broad Street.

•Held annually every September since1972, Galesburg hosts the largest gather-ing of Stearman planes anywhere in theworld since the end of WWII.

•In 1916, the Orpheum Theatre on KelloggStreet opened its doors after a constructioncost of $135,000. Built as a vaudevillehouse, the Orpheum hosted many earlystars of stage and screen, including JackBenny, George Burns, Harry Houdini, AlJolson, Edgar Bergen, Fanny Brice andBlackstone, the Magician. In the 1930's theOrpheum was owned by RKO Corporations,who distributed the first of more than 20 filmsfor Walt Disney, including "Snow White" and"Fantasia".

GALESBURG was home tothe first anti-slavery societyin the state of Illinois foundedin 1837, and was a stop onthe underground railroad.

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1842– Olmstead Ferris planted 60 acres of corn pro-ducing 20 barrels of seed which he took to Londonand popped corn for Queen Victoria in Windsor Castlewhich was a first in a European country.

1843 – The World's Greatest Horse Market wasfounded in Galesburg, furnishing horses for theUnited States Government during the Civil War andfor many years to follow. They served the worldmarket through the 1930's.

1851 – George Brown of Galesburg invented theCorn Planter and they were sold all over the world.

1857 – A new invention combined “punch & shearcorn press” invented by G.D. Colton & Company ofGalesburg for the manufacturing and compressionof broom straw for brooms and the basic idea is stillused today.

1871 – May Company of Galesburg adapted thewindmill originally used in Holland to our farm stan-dards. Over 2,000 May windmills were manufac-tured and sold for use in Western states.

1884 – Many bricks from Purington Paving BrickCompany in East Galesburg were used in buildingthe Panama Canal and also used in Europe.

1893 – George Washington Gale Ferris was bornand raised in Galesburg and was the inventor of the"Ferris Wheel".

1904 – The “Gale” touring car was built inGalesburg, a vintage auto, comparable to Ford'sModel “T”. Had the Sears Company picked the"Gale" touring car instead of the Model "F" to beshowcased in their catalog the future of the "Gale"car would have been entirely different.

1910 – The “Illinois”, a 35 horse powered touringcar was known as a long low-hung roomy car,designed and built in Galesburg by the OverholtCompany.

President•Ronald Reagan moved toGalesburg with his family atthe age of five. They lived inan apartment at 1260 N.Kellogg Street and latermoved across the street to1219 N. Kellogg. He attendedSilas Willard Elementary School.

•Nancy (Davis) Reagan's father, Dr. Loyal Davis, awell-known Chicago neurosurgeon, was born inGalesburg. Dr. Davis married Nancy's mother in1929 adopting Nancy who spent many vacationsfrom school at her grandparents' Walnut Avenueresidence in Galesburg.

•The Carr Mansion on North Prairie Street wasthe site of the first presidential cabinet meet-ing held outside of Washington, DC. Thosepresent for this meeting in 1899 werePresident McKinley and Secretary John Hays.

LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATEThe city was the site of the fifth Lincoln-Douglas debate, on a temporary speaker's plat-form attached to the east end of Knox College'sOld Main building on October 7, 1858.

MANUFACTURING& COMMERCEThroughout much of itshistory, Galesburg hasbeen inextricably tied tothe railroad industry.Local businessmenwere major backers ofthe first railroad to con-nect Illinois' (then) twobiggest cities – Chicagoand Quincy. Also, homeof a major rail sortingyard. As of the closing ofthe Maytag plant in thefall of 2004, BNSFRailway is once againthe largest privateemployer in Galesburg.

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TUCKER-SWANSON, INC.Locally Owned and Operated Since 1957

782 N. Henderson(309) 343-6121

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Cabin Fever Camping1771 Coal RoadVictoria, Illinois309-781-8312www.cabinfeveril.com

Galesburg EastCampground1081 US Highway 150E,Knoxville, Illinois309-289-2267www.galesburgeastcampground.com

Lake Storey Allison Campground1351 S. Lake Storey Road,Galesburg, Illinois309-344-1534

Whispering OaksCampground1180 Knox Road 1000NGalesburg, Illinois309-876-2306 [email protected]

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Hotels & MotelsBroadview Inn & Suites29 Public Square, 309-343-9161 84 • • • • • • • • • • H1

Best Western Plus Prairie InnI -74 at E. Main St., 309-343-7151 or 1-866-343-7151www.bestwesternprairieinn.comFacebook.com/bestwesternplusprairieinn 113 • • • • • • • • H2Quality Inn of Galesburg907 W. Carl Sandburg Dr., 309-344-5445 or 1-800-424-6423www.choicehotels.com 45 • • • • H3Country Inn & Suites2284 Promenade Ct., 309-344-4444 or 1-800-456-4000www.countryinns.com/galesburgil.com 61 • • • • • • • • H4Fairfield Inn & Suites901 W. Carl Sandburg Dr., 309-344-1911 or 1-800-228-2800www.marriott.com/mligbFacebook.com/FairfieldInn.galesburgil 54 • • • • • • • H5Holiday Inn Express–Galesburg2285 Washington Street, 309-343-7100 or 1-800-465-4329www.holidayinnexpressgalesburg.comFacebook.com/holidayinnexpressgalesburg 72 • • • • • • • • H6Super 8 Motel–KnoxvilleI-74, Exit 51 at Knoxville309-289-2100 or 1-800-800-8000www.super8.com/galesburgil 46 • • • • H7

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Bed & BreakfastsThe Barn1690 Kenny St., Dahinda, 309-639-4408 — sleeps 10 1 • • • B1www.bbonline.com/il/thebarn

The Great House501 East Losey St., 309-342-8683 3 • • • B2users.galesburg.net/~great/

Seacord House624 North Cherry St., 309-342-4107 3 • • • B3

Walnut Grove Farm Guest House1469 Knox Station Road, Knoxville, 309-289-4770 2 • • • • B4www.walnutgrovefarm.com

Parkside Bed and Breakfast215 West Market St., Yates City, 309-358-1169 5 • • • B5

The Barnwww.bbonline.com/il/thebarn Seacord House

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Walnut Grove Farm Guest Housewww.walnutgrovefarm.com

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If you’re looking for somethingexcited and out of the ordinary,try one of the beautiful bed andbreakfast locations.

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CITYMAPattractions1 Carl Sandburg State

Historic Site2 Central Congregational

Church3 Corpus Christi

Catholic Church4 Discovery Depot

Children’s Museum5 Galesburg Civic Art Center6 Galesburg Railroad

Museum7 Knox County Court

House8 “Old Main” Knox College9 Orpheum Theatre10 Stockdale Soldier

Citizen Museum11 Veterans Memorial12 Lincoln Statue

hotelsH1 Broadview Inn & SuitesH2 Best Western Plus PrairieInnH3 Quality Inn of GalesburgH4 Country Inn & SuitesH5 Fairfield Inn & SuitesH6 Holiday Inn ExpressH7 Super 8 Motel-Knoxville

bed & breakfastsB1 The BarnB2 The Great HouseB3 Seacord HouseB4 Walnut Grove Farm

Guest HouseB5 Parkside Bed & Breakfast

Great places to view the manytrains passing through Galesburg

HawthorneCentre Craft & Antique

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Acapulco Restaurant 1576 N. Henderson Street309-345-0046www.acapulcogalesburg.net

American Legion #285 571 E North Street 309-342-3713www.alpost.285.org

Arby’s1661 N Henderson Street 309-344-2591www.arbys.com

Budde’s Pizza 421-425 E Main Street 309-343-3502www.buddespizza.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 2683 N Seminary Street 309-341-1244www.buffalowildwings.com

Cellar Pizza & Pub 51 N Prairie Street 309-341-3447Find us on Facebook

Cherry St. Restaurant & Bar 57 S Cherry Street309-344-4480www.cherrystreetbar.com

Chez Willy’s 41 S Seminary Street309-341-4141www.chezwillys.com

Cornucopia/Uncle Billy’s 89 S Seminary Street309-342-3111

Dairy Queen 2 Locations1048 Grand Avenue309-342-1970

678 N Henderson Street 309-342-1981www.dairyqueen.com

Delino’s 765 N Kellogg Street 309-342-3372

El Rancherito 1824 N Henderson Street309-341-2233

En Season 2900 W Main Street 309-343-0736sustainablebusinesscenter.com/cafe

Fat Fish Pub 158 N Broad Street309-343-1200www.fatfishpub.com

Fig’s Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse 51 N Prairie Street309-341-3447Find us on Facebook

Grandpa’s Hot Dog Cart Public Square309-368-2356

Grandview Restaurant 2221 Grand Avenue309-342-6800

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream 1964 N Henderson Street309-344-3121www.happyjoes.com

Hy-Vee Deli - E. Main St. 2030 E Main Street 309-342-1615www.hy-vee.com • Facebook

Innkeepers Coffee 80 N Seminary Street309-344-2625www.innkeeperscoffee.com

Iron Spike Brewing Company 150 E Simmons Street309-297-4718www.ironspikebrewpub.com

Java Station Espresso 1426 N Henderson Street309-343-1800

Jerry’s MoJo Locations vary, please call309-299-5753Find us on Facebook

Jimmy John’s 235 E Main Street 309-343-0010www.jimmyjohns.com

Kastle Kreme Ice Cream 1595 W Main Street309-343-0485

Kentucky Fried Chicken 2 Locations1612 E Main Street 309-343-5159

1017 N Henderson Street 309-342-3139www.mylocalkfc.com

Landmark Café 62 S Seminary Street 309-343-5376www.seminarystreet.com/dining

Little Caesars Pizza 1526 N Henderson Street 309-344-3633 www.littlecaesars.com

Marco’s Pizza 1095 E Main Street 309-343-2552www.marcos.com

McDonalds - Henderson St. 1072 N Henderson Street 309-343-8340www.mcdonalds.com

McGillacuddy’s/Olyve’s 58 S Cherry Street 309-341-4699Find us on Facebook

Nowhere Bar & Grill 123 Main Street, Victoria 309-879-2337Find us on Facebook

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WHERE TO EATrestaurants

Old Peking 1349 N Henderson Street 309-343-8822Find us on Facebook

Packinghouse Restaurant 441 Mulberry Street 309-342-6868www.packinghousedining.com

Papa John’s Pizza 120 E Main Street 309-344-7000www.papajohns.com

Pizza House 132 E Simmons Street 309-343-8376 www.sperlinspizzahouse.com

Pizza Hut - Fremont St. 2 Locations896 W Fremont Street 309-342-2717

1555 E Main Street 309-342-2061www.pizzahut.com

Homestead Restaurant & Lounge 300 S Soangetaha Road 309-343-7151

Rib Shack 1815 N Henderson Street 309-344-1915Shady Hill Saloon 1374 Monmouth Boulevard 309-342-6747

Sidetrax Bar & Grill 441 E Main Street 309-344-8193www.thesidetrax.com

Sirloin Stockade 2200 N Henderson Street 309-344-2011Find us on Facebook

Soangetaha Country Club 238 N Soangetaha Road309-342-6104 www.soangetaha.com

Spudo’s Donuts 1922 N Henderson Street 309-341-0077www.spudosdonuts.com

Sully’s 1075 N Henderson Street 309-342-9325www.sullyspub.org

Taco Bell - E. Main St. 2 Locations2118 E Main Street 309-341-2150

858 N Henderson Street 309-343-3667 www.tacobell.com

Taco Hideout 1256 W Berrien Street 309-343-5610

Vintages Tasting Room 215 E Main Street 309-335-2744www.vintagestaste.com

The Watering Hole 1468 Knox Road 1725 N, Oak Run, Dahinda 309-879-2155Find us on Facebook

156 East Banquet & Catering 156 E. Main Street309-351-2104Find us on Facebook

Big Catz BBQ 607 E. Main Street, Knoxville309-221-6349Find us on Facebook

Henn House BBQ 232 E. Dayton Street, Oneida309-335-1671Find us on Facebook

G&M Distributors 200 N. Linwood Road309-342-6185www.gmdist.com

Kensington Catering & BanquetServices 311 E. SImmons Street309-342-2577www.kensingtoncatering.com

Sitka Salmon Shares 2900 W. Main Street309-342-3474www.sitkasalmonshares.com

Sweet Intentions by the Morgans309-297-9197www.themorgans.com • Facebook

Thrushwood Farms Meats 2860 W. Main Street 309-343-5193www.thrushwoodfarms.com

Eatgburg.com 311 E. Main Street309-981-3692www.eatgburg.com


SEMINARY STREETHISTORIC COMMERICALDISTRICT IN DOWTOWN

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Seminary Street is one of the Midwest’sstunning success stories in downtownrestoration. Buildings once nearlyabandoned now thrive with restau-rants, distinctive specialty shops, a day

spa, coffee roastery and a bakery. Awarm welcome awaits you under theawnings on Seminary Street. Discoverindependent, owner-operated shopsthat offer friendly, personal service.Antiques and collectibles from some ofthe Midwest’s finest dealers can be

found at The Galesburg Antiques MallCo. Housed in an elegant 1890s three-story building which has been com-pletely restored, this is one of the mostbeautiful antique malls in theMidwest—on the corner of Main andSeminary.

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Galesburg has a plethora of shops to suit you. From antique shops to jewelry storesand everywhere in between, Galesburghas what you are looking for!

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HAWTHORNE CENTRECRAFT & ANTIQUE MALLS309-344-2818This unique gift headquarters offers fine arts and crafts, featuring over 100 exhibitors of handmade items. See our newly opened Antiques Mall.

SEMINARY SQUARE Seminary Square is right off U.S. 34 on Seminary Street andis the newest shopping center in Galesburg. There arerestaurants and stores to please a variety of tastes.

SANDBURG MALL309-344-1331 www.sandburgmall.comOn the north edge of thecity, Sandburg Mall isanchored by Bergner’s,JCPenney and Kmart. Inaddition, you will find over30 merchants including Bath& Body Works, Christopher &Banks, Hibbett Sports,Antique & Craft Depot, Zalesand Depot Hobby Shop plusmany one-of-a-kind specialtyshops and eateries.


HENDERSONSTREETMany of Galesburg’s restaurantsare located on HendersonStreet. You’ll also find retailstores along the street,including a computer storeand several shopping areas.

DOWNTOWN COUNCIL309-343-9189Galesburg’s Downtown Council providesshopping, eating, cultural, and entertainmentopportun ities. The Downtown hosts over 300businesses—including more than 100 retailstores—and plenty of free parking. Fromtraditional to trendy, you can find it all inDowntown Galesburg.

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Cafe-in-the-Park Wednesdays from 11am-1pm

during the summer at Park Plaza

Antiquesgrab a piece of history

ANTIQUE SHOPPINGGalesburg has what you’re looking for if you love to browse and barter forantiques. There are plenty of shops near Main Street and around town.

1. Antiques of Other Times & Clock Repair1347 West Main StreetM-T-W-F, 10:30 am-5:30 pm, by appt. 309-342-0602

2. Attic Antique Shop169 East Water StreetMon-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun by appt. [email protected]/atticantiqueshop

3. Hawthorne Centre Craft & Antique Malls2188 Veterans DriveMon-Fri. 9 am-6 pmSaturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm309-344-2818Facebook.com/HCCAM

4. The Rust Bucket341 East Main Street • 309-371-3022Sunday noon–4pm, Monday 10am -4pm, closed Tuesday, Wednesday thruSaturday 10am-4pm

5. Rug Beater Antiques1283 Knox Road 1700N, Knoxvilleby appt. 309-343-2001Open 10 am-4 pm duringScenic Drive October 1 & 2, 8 & 9www.rugbeaterantiques.com

6. The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co.349 East Main StreetMon-Thur 10 am-4 pm; Fri & Sat 10 am-5 pm;Sun noon-4 pm [email protected] us on Facebook

7. Second Time Around2035 Grand AvenueThur-Sun 11 am-5 pm309-368-7188

THE GALESBURGHISTORICALSOCIETYhas a mission to “preserve and promoteGalesburg history.” Currently, the organiza-tion has displays at the Galesburg AntiquesMall Co. located on the third floor, at the topof the stairs, of 349 East Main Street. Themuseum takes you back in time with snap-shots of Galesburg through pictures, narra-tives, memorabilia and artifacts pertaining toGalesburg’s past. The journey is free andopen seven days a week to visitors—10am to5pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm to5pm on Sundays. The displays rotate and theartifacts are from various venues, some onloan, and some owned by the society. Be sureto sign the visitors’ book when you are there!


Knox County has many history richtowns and villages that will inspire andcharm your traveling spirit. Nestledbetween the great Mississippi andIllinois Rivers, these communities wereforged in the 1800s by pioneers lookingfor a better way of life. Each town cele-brates its uniqueness with festivals,events, outdoor recreation and local his-torical treasures that you will not findelsewhere. Take some time to visit theseplaces and enjoy your stay in KnoxCounty, Illinois.

KNOXVILLE, ILLINOIS(3 miles east of Galesburg on U.S. Highway150 or Exit 51 off of I-74)

For more information regarding theseKnoxville historic sites or to schedule atour, contact Knoxville City Hall at309.289.2814 or visit their websitewww.kville.org/kchistory/index.html

The Old Knox County Courthouse andMuseum, Public Square

This classic structure was completed in1839 and was first used in 1840. The secondfloor is home to the original courtroom andthe museum housing old court records, farmmachinery, clothing and other memorabiliaof the time period.

The Old County Jail2 blocks north of Main Street on Market Street

This jail was built in 1845 and was useduntil 1873 and is distinguished by the soli-tary confinement cells on the first floor.

Sanburn Log Cabin, Public SquareSundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. May – September

John Sanburn opened Knoxville’s firstgeneral store in this cabin in 1832 the yearit was built. It was discovered again in1963 and preserved as it was in the 1800s.

Newman School3.5 blocks north of Main Street on MarketStreet on the east side

The Newman School was moved fromits original location on Lake Bracken Roadin 1976 and has been authenticallyrestored as it existed from 1876 to its clos-ing in 1948. It represents the 177 ruralschools that served children of KnoxCounty for many years.

St. Mary’s School6 blocks north of Main Street on MarketStreet on the east side

The Chapel and attached cloister are allthat remain of a once flourishing school forgirls that succumbed to The Depression.

Wolf Covered BridgeLocated about 8 miles east of Knoxville viaCounty Highway 17

Built in the 1840's and added to in 1874,the Wolf Covered Bridge was an importanthistoric showpiece in Knox County until itwas destroyed by fire in 1994.Construction on a replica bridge began inJuly 1998 and was completed inSeptember 1999.

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KNOX COUNTY

Knox County Historical MuseumThe new building for the Knox County

Historical Museum was completed in2009 and the grand opening was Sept.27, 2009. It was designed and construct-ed by Knoxville native Gil Hebard and hiswife Mary, who donated the buildingafter it was finished to the City ofKnoxville with the stipulation that it beused for a museum. It contains over2,000 artifacts donated by individuals,families and businesses of thearea.Native American artifacts representthe county's first inhabitants. Uniforms,guns and other military items used bycounty residents represent their partici-pation in national wars and conflicts.Churches, schools and businesses nolonger in existence can be rememberedthrough pictures, books and artifacts.Private tours of the buildings and muse-um may be arranged by calling 309-289-6919 or the Knoxville City Hall, 309-289-2814. There is no admission fee butdonations are accepted to help maintainthe building and artifacts. Open Tue-Sat10-2 & Sun 2-4.

ABINGDON, ILLINOISLocated 10 miles south of Galesburg on ILHighway 41

Visit the Abingdon Historical SocietyMuseum at 109 W. Meek Street with localhistorical displays and information.Abingdon Community Festival occurs inmid-August every year featuring a carnival,pig scramble, animals and agriculturalshowings. The annual Abingdon PotteryClub Sale is in July every year. For moreinformation and exact dates contact cityhall at 309-462-3182.

ALTONA, ILLINOISLocated 17 miles north east of Galesburgvia U.S. Highway 34

Altona is a major stop on the annual Moreon 34 – 100 plus miles of yard sales. Thisevent occurs Father’s Day weekend everyyear with flea markets, food and collectibles.

E. GALESBURG, ILLINOISLocated directly east of Galesburg via E.Main Street

East Galesburg is home to the formerPurington Paving Brick Company whichmanufactured heavy, solid "paving" bricksused all over the United States. It was oncethe largest brick-maker in the world.Overgrown with weeds and brush, the oldbrickyards, located just north of milepost 51on Interstate 74, can be still be seen today.


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GALVA, ILLINOISLocated 12 miles east of Galesburg, east offof IL Highway 97

Gilson is known for its proximity to theWolf Covered bridge located about 6 mileseast of the town. It also well known for itsannual haunted event. The Gilson HauntedSchool was started in 1997 and is located inthe old Gilson School, an all wooden, three-story building over 100 years old. Thescenes inside the school are torn down afterHalloween and new scenes are built everysummer so the haunt changes every year.Hours are throughout the month ofOctober. http://www.hauntedgilson.com/

DAHINDA, ILLINOISLocated 16 miles east of Galesburg, northoff of U.S. Highway 150

The Barn Bed & Breakfast, listed in our lodg-ing section, is located in this charming com-munity. The BNSF Railroad runs through thistown over the Spoon River on a steel bridgebuilt in 1908. Nearby is Oak Run, a resort com-munity and golf course located on SpoonLake. http://www.oak-run.com/

MAQUON, ILLINOISLocated 21 miles south east of Galeburg viaIL Highway 97.

“Only town in the world with thatname.” Years ago, folks living inMaquon were able to walk to townacross wooden footbridges built in1898. The bridges are in good repair andstill in use today. Maquon is also amajor stop on the Knox County ScenicDrive and holds an annual homecomingthe second week of August. The historic

Fruit Hill School houses a museum con-taining historical items and NativeAmerican artifacts from the area. It isopen to visitors during the Knox CountyScenic Drive and by appointment.Contact Janet at 309-875-3472 for morecommunity information.

ONEIDA, ILLINOISLocated 13 miles north east of Galesburg viaU.S. Highway 34

Oneida hosts a Farmer’s Market from earlyJuly through the end of September onSaturdays in their downtown district.Oneida Homecoming occurs every July withlive entertainment, a 5K run, car show,parade, flea markets and lots of food. It isalso a major stop on the annual More on 34– 100 plus miles of yard sales.http://www.oneidaillinois.webs.com/

RIO, ILLINOISLocated 12 miles north of Galesburg via ILHighway 150

Rio is home to the Galesburg MotorcycleClub located on U.S. Highway 150 that hasmany motocross and short track cycleevents including the Bob Walters MemorialShort Track Race held in August every year,a AMA pro-am sanctioned race.http://www.galesburgmc.com/home.html

VICTORIA, ILLINOISLocated 18 miles north east of Galesburg

via U.S. Highway 34 and IL Highway 167The Galesburg & Great Eastern Railroad

Station is located in Victoria. The G & GERailroad claimed the title of the shortest rail-

road in the state and perhaps the world andwas used to transport coal from 1898 to1960. Nearby is also the popular 2,500 acreSnakeden Hollow, a State of Illinois Fish andWildlife Area for fishing and hunting.http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/landmgt/parks/R1/SNAKE.HTM

WATAGA, ILLINOISLocated about 7 miles north east ofGalesburg via U.S. Highway 34

Wataga is a major stop on the annual Moreon 34 – 100 plus miles of yard sales. Thisevent occurs Father’s Day weekend everyyear with flea markets, food and collectibles.

WILLIAMSFIELD, ILLINOISLocated 21 miles east of Galesburg via U.S.Highway 150 and north on IL Highway 180

Williamsfield, also known as “Billtown,” ishome to several parks including VeteransPark located in the center of downtown.This park is home to several memorials toservicemen and women and serves as loca-tion for city festivals and meetings. Thiscommunity was started at the same timethe Santa Fe Railroad built their line fromGalesburg to Chicago. http://www.williams-field.org/

YATES CITY, ILLINOISLocated 25 miles south east of Galesburg viaIL Highway 97 and IL Highway 8

Yates City sports a local legend of hiddentreasure from a foiled stage coach robberythat occurred in the mid 1800s. The nearbyUnion Town, which is no longer in existence,is the apparent location of this buried treas-ure that remains undiscovered.

Rich history betweenGalesburg, Knox College

Galesburg and Knox College are inseparable. A conversationabout the history of this community cannot be had withouttalking about Knox College. They are joined for all eternity witha common origin and history. An important piece of that histo-ry is Alumni Hall, the gateway to Knox’s campus.

For decades Alumni Hall sat empty and in disrepair. It loomedover the campus and Galesburg as a reminder of ages past.Today, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a renovatedAlumni Hall that will stand as a monument to a community anda world class liberal arts college.

In 1890, U. S. President Benjamin Harrison laid the corner-stone of Alumni Hall cementing the building in the history ofKnox College. “Listed in the National Register of Historic Places,Alumni Hall dominates Knox’s northern edge and with OldMain, Seymour Union and Seymour Library, completes thecampus’ central quadrangle,” according to the publicationTransforming Alumni Hall.

Originally, Alumni Hall was meant to unite Knox’s two literarysocieties, Adelphi and Gnothautii.

Each group raised money for their wings. The AlumniAssociation raised the funds for the central section. Once com-pleted, the center section housed an auditorium that seatednearly 1000 people. It later became the Knox Library and thewings served as anything from a “Y Hut” during World War II,classrooms, bookstore and much more.

By the 1990’s the building fell silent and waited patiently for30 years for a renaissance. A dream was transformed into real-ity when thanks to the 700 alumni, parents, friends, faculty andstaff, and Galesburg community donors, gifts and pledgesreached $12.5 million. Members of the Knox College Board ofTrustees account for more than 60% of the total gifts raised.

“130 year old buildings don’t get renovated; especially thosethat sat empty for 30 years.” Those are the words of Kirk

Anderson, construction manager for P. J. Hoerr of Peoria, IL.They were the contractors that deconstructed Alumni Hall

and reconstructed it. It was a feat of engineering that willremain with Mr. Anderson for some time.

Alumni Hall was renovated utilizing a standard that shouldput the project on target to achieve a LEED (Leadership inEnergy & Environmental Design) Silver rating from the U. S.Green Building Council. “Environmental sustainability and thehealth of building occupants were strong considerations dur-ing the Alumni Hall planning process. During interior demoli-tion and construction, close to 95% of all material waste wasrecycled and reclaimed. The building’s exterior shell, in all itshistoric beauty, was preserved instead of demolished. Materialsused in construction include FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified lumber, recycled steel, and many regionally-sourcedmaterials. Floorings are low-VOC (volatile organic compound)and high recycled content.”

The building’s interior space has been transformed intooffices, technology centers, study rooms, Lincoln StudiesCenter, Alumni Relations, an atrium and the Heritage Center.The Heritage Center will be an evolving display area filled withthe history of Illinois, Galesburg & Knox College.

Alumni Hall is open to the public. The Heritage Center will bea place for visitors to see and learn about the History of ourgreat community and college.


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Choosing Galesburg as a weekend get-away or change of pace can be an adven-ture. There are plenty of wonderfulrestaurants to try and diverse entertain-ment options. To complete the visit,you’ll find wonderful shops filled withunique and original gift ideas. Whetheryou arrive by car via I-74 or by train viaAmtrak, you’ll find Galesburg easy to find.We are only a short 45 minute drive fromboth the Quad Cities and Peoria on I-74.Both metro areas have internationalAirports. Galesburg has an airport with JetAir Charter service and plenty of room forprivate pilots.

We are about 3 hours from Chicago aswell. With daily service to and fromChicago, Amtrak is an easy way to travelto Galesburg. Our Depot in downtownGalesburg has an Enterprise Car Rentallocation right next to Depot. The depotbuilding is slated for renovations in 2015which will allow for Burlington Trailwaysto use the building for bus service.

If you decide to take the Illinois Zephyr,Carl Sandburg or the Southwest Chief(trains that service Galesburg), you willarrive in the heart of our bustling down-town. Seminary Street Historic ShoppingDistrict is only a few steps from the trainstation. Check your bags with the Amtrakoffice and stroll north on Seminary St.You’ll find information on hotels and bedand breakfasts in this guidebook. So, Ifyou want to settle in first, there are sever-al options to choose from.

Once you have settled in and foundtransportation, you can plan yourevening. Galesburg has an excellentselection of locally owned restaurants.Chez Willy’s, Landmark Café,Packinghouse and Innkeepers are allexcellent foodie destinations right onSeminary Street. You’ll find them in thisguide. We have a nice selection fromfarm to table to gourmet and home cook-ing, too. If you want simple or elegant,Galesburg is an epicurean destinationwith variety.

Our nightlife is diverse. On any givennight of the week you can find jazz, blues,classic rock, contemporary rock, hardrock, bluegrass, classical, choral, countryand a few open mic nights. Turn the pageto learn a little about our local night life.The jewel of them all is the OrpheumTheatre, there is more information aboutthis 100 year old Vaudeville palace in theguide. They have a red carpet series aswell as many other shows all year long.

If you like live music, Fat Fish Pub hasbecome a legendary stop for world classblues and rock musicians. With nameslike Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, TheRoyal Southern Brotherhood, Mike Zito,Anthony Gomes, Coco Montoya, PaulThorn and many more. Fat Fish is a localfavorite and an intimate venue thatbleeds the blues!

Our newest location for night life is TheIron Spike Brew Pub. As the name sug-gests, they brew several premium beers.This beautiful brew pub is located in ourold Central Fire Station. It incorporatesmany of the features of the old firehouseinto the bar. This place is one of a kindand worth a stop.

Our downtown is peppered with pubs.Budde’s Pizza and Pub offers a diverseselection of music as well as one of the bestpizzas you’ll ever eat. McGillacuddys haslive Jazz every Thursday, courtesy of theKnox Jazz Combo. Included in this pleasingestablishment is Olyve’s Martini Bar. CherryStreet Restaurant and Bar has three floors ofpossibilities from Karaoke to rock and roll.On weekends you’ll find a DJ and dancing.Sidetrax is our sports bar with a lot of actionon the many TVs as well as wonderful food.

For more information, stop by or contactus at the Welcome Center at 2163 E. Main St.Visit our website at visitgalesburg.com for acomprehensive look at attractions, lodging,events, dining and history. Call us at 800-916-3330 or email us at [email protected]. Stay in Galesburg and write yourown history!

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Food & SpiritsMcGillacuddy’s58 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg (309) 341-4717 • Find us on Facebook

A Jazz themed restaurant and bar with a great lunch anddinner menu. Jazz music is offered every Thursday nightat 8 p.m. In the spring each year, Rootabaga Jazz Festivalevents are held here.

Sunday to Thursday 11am to 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am to 1am

Budde’s Pizza425 E. Main Street, Galesburg(309) 343-3502 • Find us on Facebookwww.buddespizza.com

Budde’s Pizza offers family dining on oneside and a bar and music on the other side.Music offerings include a live band mostWednesday nights and open mike nightevery Thursday.

Open daily 4pm-1am Saturday 4pm -2am.Closed on Mondays.

Sidetrax441 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309) 344-8193 • Find us on Facebook

Sidetrax is a great place for family, friend,or foe alike to eat, drink and socialize. Theyhave a newly remodeled party room that isvery spacious to accommodate any sizegathering available by reservation only.Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11-1am Friday and Saturday 11-2am

Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar 57 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg(309) 344-4480 • Find us on Facebokwww.cherrystreetbar.com

Cherry Street is a restaurant bar offeringevening comedy and music on Wednesday& Friday or Saturday evenings.

Monday to Thursday 11am to 1amFriday & Saturday 11am to 2am, Closed Sunday

Iron Spike Brew Pub150 E Simmons St. Galesburg(309) 297-4718 • Find us on Facebookironspikebrewpub.com

Iron Spike Brewpub features delightful craftbrews. Iron Spike prides itself on originalbeer, great food and local entertainmentwhile supporting the Galesburg community. Monday to Thursday & Sunday 11am -10pmFriday & Saturday 11am – 2am

Fat Fish Pub158 N. Broad Street, Galesburg(309) 343-1200 • Find us on Facebookwww.fatfishpub.com

Fat Fish regularly provides live musicWednesday, Friday & Saturday nights withouta cover charge. They also host world classblues and rock throughout the year thatrequire tickets. Check their website forupcoming shows. Recently, they added a deli-cious menu of appetizers, burgers and more.

Hours: M-Th 3:30pm – 1 am. Friday &Saturday 2:30pm – 2am

Vintages Tasting Room215 E. Main Street, Galesburg(309) 335-2744 • Find us on Facebookwww.vintagestaste.com

Vintages provides live music Friday nightsfrom 5 to 7 pm. Seasonal offerings includewine and dessert bars and wine pairingdinners. For more details see their Facebookpage.

Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 6:30pmFriday 11:30am to 8:00pmSaturday 11:30 am to 5pm, Closed Sunday

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LAKE STOREY RECREATIONAL AREAThe 600 acres at Lake Storey Recreational Area offeryear-round outdoor adventure. In the summer, rent arow boat, canoe or paddle boat to tour the lake, enjoythe waterslide, swim in the lake or relax on the beach,use the playground and picnic shelters, play a gameof horseshoes at any of the 24 courts in Lincoln Park, orcamp at the extensive camp grounds. Bunker Links GolfCourse is part of the Recreational Area as well asLakeside Waterpark. There are a number of hiking trailsto be used year-round. Winter adventurers can try outthe snowmobile trail and warming shelter! Call 309-345-3683.

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SKATE PARKSKiwanis ParkMichigan Ave.,GalesburgJames Knox ParkHebard St., Knoxville

SNAKEDENHOLLOWThis 2,470 acreState Fish andWildlife Area eastof Galesburg is agreat place forenjoying wildlifeand offers seasonalfishing and hunt-ing. For more infor-mation, call 309-879-2607.

TENNIS COURTSTennis courts are available atLakeside Tennis Center, GalesburgHigh School, Knox College, WestLosey Street, and Fifth & PearlStreet.

PLAYget outside &

Galesburg and Knox County has a plethora ofareas for you to release some energy and play golf,fish, play tennis, skateboard and much more!

Bunker Links Lincoln Park, Galesburg18-hole public course309-344-1818

Laurel Greens Golfers ClubRt. 150, Knoxville36-hole public course309-289-4146

Oak Run Golf ClubRR #1, Dahinda18-hole public course309-289-6481

Golf Courses

There are also several private courses are in the Galesburg area.

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Railfan(noun) /reIl/fæn/ railfanning (verb)

The history of the railroad in Galesburgis as old as the rail industry in America.It was by some bold maneuvering thatGalesburg would benefit from railroadexpansion. Being in the right place atthe right time helped make it all hap-pen.

It all started with Chauncey Colton. Hewas in Boston buying goods for hisstore in Galesburg.

He met two men, J. W. Grimes, alawyer from Burlington, Iowa. Grimeswould later become governor of Iowa.The other man is only remembered asWadsworth. He was in Boston to buygoods for HIS store in Aurora.

All three men were very much interest-ed in railroad endeavors. Each hadtheir own vision of what they neededfor success. Colton made the state-ment that would transform westernIllinois. “Here we are representingthree different projects, each havingthe same end in view; each road by

itself is worth nothing. Combined in asingle line the roads will prove a greatventure.” (From Earnest Elmo Caulkins’book – They Broke the Prairie, 1937)

The newly formed group would meetwith James F. Joy, a famed railroadbuilder. We would set a goal amountof $300,000 for construction, and adeadline that he would not waiverfrom. Stock subscriptions would raiseonly $250,000 for the railroad project,$50,000 short of the goal. When it

seemed the $50,000 would not beraised, Colton proclaimed he wouldput up $25,000 if Silas Willard wouldcover the remaining $25,000. Willardagreed and the Central Military TractRailroad would become a reality.

In 1854 the “Reindeer” was the firststeam locomotive to arrive inGalesburg. By comparison, the firststeam engine to arrive in Pittsburgh,PA was in 1851. Today, over 160 trainsa day travel through Galesburg.

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THE RAILROAD


Two time Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet, CarlSandburg was the subject of acclaimed artist Lonnie Stewart’ssculpture that was presented to Galesburg on April 23, 2014.It arrived at our Welcome Center on East Main Street and wasescorted in a processional to the Ameren building on BroadStreet that included Mr. Stewart, Penelope Niven (Sandburg’sBiographer), members of the Carl Sandburg Historic SiteAssociation and dignitaries from the community. It was atwelve year journey from concept to completion. PeteGorham, a Galesburg resident and historian, is a lifelongfriend of Lonnie Stewart. He presented his idea for aSandburg Statue to the Galesburg City Council in 2002.

In 2010, the Galesburg Arts Commission set about the task ofraising funds and commission-

ing the work by Mr. Stewart,a Knox College graduate

and world famous artistthat has called CentralIllinois home for manyyears. The sculptureis significant formany reasons. Notthe least of which isCarl’s continued pop-

ularity in America andbeyond. The collabora-

tion of Mr. Stewart as sculp-tor and Hagel's Metal

Fabrication of East Peoriabrought us to the final 9 foot tall

bronze masterpiece.

The statue has yet to find apermanent home. It ishoped, by the Galesburg

Arts Commission, to place the statue on the square at Main &Broad Streets. However, challenges with the sewer that runsunder the proposed site may prevent that from happening. In themeantime, this masterpiece can be viewed in the showroom ofthe former Galesburg Nissan building on Broad & Ferris Streets.

Sandburg has a companion sculpture to keep him companyin the years ahead. Nellie the Nubian Goat was also sculptedby Stewart and cast in bronze. Nellie is a direct descendent ofgoats raised at Sandburg’s home on Connemara in Flat Rock,North Carolina. There are still Nubian goats on the farm to

this day. It is said that young Carl tended and enjoyed thegoats raised by his family in Galesburg.

Sandburg’s biographer, Ms. Niven, began working on thebook as a high school English teacher in 1970’s. Though shedid not have a PhD in literature her groundbreaking work suc-ceeded in reviving interest in this nearly forgotten poet. Shewent on to write biographies on Thornton Wilder, the novelist-playwright who created the perennial American stage favorites“Our Town” and “The Skin of Our Teeth;” and Edward Steichen,the photographer also known as curator of a traveling photoexhibition, “The Family of Man.”

Carl Sandburg’s legacy remains in Galesburg. “I’ve traveledhere many times and I’m always amazed and grateful for whatthis town does for this poet,” Penelope Niven said. “You holdthe keys to his legacy and you keep the doors and windowsopen so he continues to be seen and heard and celebrated farand wide.”

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THE LEGACY

“I’ve traveled here many tImes and

I’m always amazed and grateful for

what thIs town does for thIs poet”

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Time we left home: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Time we arrived at our destination: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Time we arrived back home: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Beginning Odometer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ending Odometer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Gas Stops: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Restaurants we ate at: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Hotels we stayed at: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Who went: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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