I get several emails every month asking me to cover specific locations. These spots are always the first I try to get to (if there’s a decent before shot available) because I know there’s at least one person who wants to see it. So if there’s anything in particular you would like to see on Springfield Rewind that hasn’t been covered yet, go ahead and leave your request in the comments section below. It can be almost anything - businesses, homes, streets, landmarks, whatever.
Here are a few of the things coming very soon…
- The Vachel Lindsay Home
- The Iles House
- Town & Country Shopping Center
- Downtown Alleys
- Horace Mann
- The Pasfield House
- The Senate Theater
- YMCA
Hey just wanted to comment that your site is Great! Its so nice to be able to come here and reminisce about the old days and growing up in Springfield in the 60’s and 70’s!
Thanks again!
Giuseppe
Giuseppe | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Russ…Will you contact me at your convenience? A good friend of mine, Don Duffy, has a remarkable collection of historical (Springfield)negatives and photos (he has his own darkroom, too). He’s interested in sharing some with you. If you’re interested in talking with him, let me know and I’ll put you two together (he doesn’t have e-mail).
I’m Pat McLaughlin — you did our first website for Illinois Movers’ and Warehousemen’s Association. Hope to hear from you. (weekday phone 585-2470). Thanks!
Pat McLaughlin | Feb 9, 2008 | Reply
I grew up a block from Douglas Community Center on 15th and Monroe (in the 40’s). The Boy’s & Girl’s Club is now in that location. We all remember the big “mansion”. Check it out.
Joyce | Feb 15, 2008 | Reply
I would really like to see a rewind of Butler Elementary School. I know of one picture from the 50s that would be interesting to see again. It was featured in one of the Springfield-themed picture books that came out a few years back.
Butler School was built in 1926. Surely there must be some more pictures out there of it.
Dave Curry | Feb 16, 2008 | Reply
I would love to see more interior pictures of White Oaks Mall from the 80’s & early 90’s!! Brings back alot of memories!!
Dan | Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Love the site!!! I grew up in Springfield in the 70s-early 80s near the lake. I’m living St. Louis now, and I was wondering if you had way of finding picture of things like
- The old Top Boy hamburger place on Stevenson Drive. (I think it’s a Domino’s Pizza now.)
- Capital City Shopping Center before its 80s era “makeover”. It had Kroger/SuperX at the south end, and Zayre at the northend. The exterior decor had a neally cool early 60s color scheme.
- The old Frisina Cinema before its transition to a strip joint.
- I worked at the Denny’s on Stevenson in high school, and it’s undergone several remodels. I don’t know if there are any interior shots of the original ugly pink and orange color scheme around, but that might be interesting.
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
John P. | Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Great website!! I lived in Springfield from 1966-until 1975. I now live in Phoenix. I like the old photos. remember a few places too!!!
Keep up the great work!!!!
Jake
Jake | Feb 23, 2008 | Reply
I am trying to find pictures of the old John Rabbitt house on the corner of Cornell and Randall Ct. It was the original house that Southeast High School was purchased from this property.
Ann | Feb 27, 2008 | Reply
Love your website, I am amazed at how well you match the photos.
Any chance of seeing some done for the State Fairgrounds area?
Would also enjoy more from the west end/wabash
Scott | Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
I would like to see some pictures of the Blessed Sacrament School and area. Pease’s Candy, DJ’s Cafe and the corner of Laurel and MacArthur.
Matt | Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
Heres a good list. How bout the Kroger at 2nd and South Grand which has now been replaced by what was Public aid building.
Of course town and country shopping center how bout the kmart/venture/woolco or was it woolworth building.
The building that was walgreens at macarthur and ash until it was replaced.
the Mcdonalds on Macathur-it is a landmark in my mind its on of the original ones.
Anything along the Macarthur/wabash corridor would be awesome even the Kroger at wabash and chatham Howbout capital city shopping center including the A&P
Ok i’ll stop now soooo much springfield past.
Jay | Feb 29, 2008 | Reply
Totally agree, it’s amazing how you do the photos before and after! What a talent!
As some have mentioned the old Kroger store 2nd and South Grand, everyday places we went to like that, Melocream doughnut shop, The movie theaters downtown, more old home sites! Christmas / Holiday scenes, just life in Springfield photos!
This is sounding more like my Christmas list! LoL
Thanks so much for the great website!
Giuseppe | Mar 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey Russ,
What about those arches that use to crisscross from I think 5th where Myers was across that corner and the next one South too I believe. Does anyone know what they were actually for, maybe something with the street cars? I’ve seen pictures on old post cards before.
Thanks!
Giuseppe
Giuseppe | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
I wonder if anybody has any pictures of the North Grand Icy on North Grand and Rutledge where all the north enders hung out?
Vern clanton | Apr 19, 2008 | Reply