Comments
We were honored to host the Warsaw Illinois Historical Society and Museum yesterday! They toured our North Lee County Historical Society museums and depots then the Kingsley Inn. It’s always fun to share our history!
As I spoke about the Inn’s history and items within, they enjoyed wine from Baxter's Vineyards & Winery, Press House Winery and delicious cake from The Major Oak British Cafe & Restaurant.
What a fun afternoon! Thank you for coming!
𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐍: 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆!
I'm also researching George Redeforth and the ferry boats he captained along with his wife Nellie Stenson.
I am seeking information about some Warsaw history. My ggg grandfather John Wagner bought the "Fuller" farm south of town aka Grand View Farm around 1869 and his daughter Caroline (married John Zobel) lived there for the rest of her life. I would love to find some photos of the property, the people, etc.
I just published a article that mentions Warsaw during the Mormon troubles period. The Warsaw House once stood at the corner of second main where Sandra Caldwell's house is now.
I'm a historian from the U.S. Naval Academy working on a book on the early Roosevelts. I understand that a William Henry Roosevelt moved to Warsaw in 1837. Do you have any detailed information about him? I know he was a lawyer and an anti-Mormon Whig and that his family came from New York. His father was James J. Roosevelt (hardware merchant, Roosevelt & Son at 94 Maiden Lane) and he graduated from Columbia in 1826. His brother was Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt who was Theodore Roosevelt's grandfather. I'm very curious about why he moved to Warsaw. Is it possible that he moved out that way to set up a connection for Roosevelt & Son. His father died in 1840 and he received an inheritance. Perhaps he then decided to stay put. Any help you could give would be very appreciated. I would really be happy to find any letters between William and his family back in New York.
My husband and i just purchased the historic home on 4th and north 2nd st in Warsaw....Looking for pictures and history.
Newest book by Ray Speckman
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to and with you tonight and the outpouring of thanks that JOYCE and i received and appreciated.
Hope this is OK to post here for folks outside of Warsaw. "The History of Warsaw Illinois" is now available on Kindle (reader is free) at
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDSXV9X It is updated. Covers the settle of Warsaw, the Mormon Period, and and a big section of the boom and bust of Warsaw. First book of its kind. Did you know 4 US Presidential candidates lived in or near Warsaw? How about clysdale horses in Warsaw? It's all in the book, download on Kindle or your pc.
Below is 4th of July parade in Warsaw, most likely between 1905-1910. Did you know that one year it was proposed to NOT celebrate the 4th of July in Warsaw? (It wasn't during the World Wars, Civil War, or the Depression, by the way.) I tell of the discussion NOT to celebrate the 4th of July in my "History of Warsaw" book, which will be signed after my free presentation at the Warsaw High School this Monday, July 9th, at 7 pm. Who would want to skip a 4th of July celebration in Warsaw, and why? (Send me a message on Facebook if you are not in the Warsaw area and want a copy of my book).
We neglected to get contact information from “Joe” when we were there last Saturday. Could someone help please?