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
How about some of the old movie theaters. I see you have one of the Senate. I remember one called the Roxy. The Frisina also sticks in my mind.
Add some photos of the interior of the buildings too.
That would be cool.
Paul H | May 17, 2008 | Reply
Hey Paul I found some if you click the 5th link on the right of the main page and scroll down just a bit 5th and jackson has a great pic of the Roxy and the Orpheum is a little further down on the same page!
Giuseppe | May 19, 2008 | Reply
Hey Russ what about a page for posting Springfield stories? Just short stories about our memories of what makes Springfield special to us even if there’s not a photo to go along with the story? Would anyone else be interested in this?
Giuseppe | May 19, 2008 | Reply
Do you have a pic of the Hub clothiers? The sporting goods store ( I think it was Blacks )?
Paul H | May 22, 2008 | Reply
Was wondering if you have anything on the old armory building – which was later Metal Air Co.
TP | May 22, 2008 | Reply
I’m positive you are right Paul, Blacks! Can remember starting middle school and needing some uhhh supportive type equipment and Mr G telling us to go to Blacks!
Giuseppe | May 24, 2008 | Reply
I should probably address some of these requests!
* I’ll be doing a special section for the old theaters in town, including a lot of interior shots from the Orpheum.
* I will try to track down some old shots of Capital City Shopping Center. I haven’t seen too many so far, but I’ll keep looking. I do have some of Town and Country that will be in the next round of updates.
* I do have a shot or two of The Hub – and I did some retakes today. If I can find a match, I’ll post it soon.
* Giuseppe – I will add a forum for readers to share stories. Sometimes I will have an old photo that can’t be updated because of a weird angle or something, and it might be nice to include those when they can go along with a story. I have several shots that include the arches you’re thinking of. I have heard that those were strictly decorative.
Russ | May 31, 2008 | Reply
Hey Russ! Whatever you come up with will be Great! It can’t be easy keeping up with a site like this but I sure do appreciate you doing it! I really love this site and Thank you for making it possible!
Giuseppe | Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
Would like to see the Lake Club on Fox Bridge Road in its heyday and how the propery looks now; businesses in mid 1960’s along Monroe up to railroad tracks & along 2nd Street where Sec of State Library is now; Thompson’s Restaurant in 1965 (or around then) where Stella Blue & other restaurant our now on Fifth Street; Pixie Pantry Restaurant on Edwards and College Corner in the 1960’s until closing; Restaurant that used to be about where Mochino’s (spelling ?) Tavern is on Adams in the late 1960’s (used to eat there when I first started working in Springfield); and what used to be on the diagonal street where “On Broadway” is. Really like Springfield Rewing. It’s fun to remember when I first came to work in Springfield. Thanks.
Sonya | Jun 10, 2008 | Reply
I love this site. I was born and raised in a farming town NW of Springfield. We doctored at the Springfield Clinic. I would like to see some rewinds of that area. There was a Mel-O-Cream doughnut shop over on seventh or ninth st near there. We stopped at the Maid-Rite shop on the way out of town and I would like to see some old photos of that place too.
Thanks.
Paul H | Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
This site is simply amazing! My request would be for some pics of the South 5th & 6th Street corridor where Fiat Allis was, now Park South and the area where Country Market is. If memory serves me correct there used to be a huge flower shop on that land. And further south the old Dairy Queen/Cozy Dog, Abe Lincoln Motel etc.
Seth | Jun 22, 2008 | Reply
to John P on the possibility of finding a picture of the old Top Boy restaurant on Stevenson Drive.I can’t help you there,but just an aside to the request.My wife grew up on Yacht Club Road at the lake and used to ride her pony into the drive thru and trained him to step on the little hose that ran across the drive to get the attention of whomever was working the window that particular night.He was usually rewarded at the window with a treat for his good behavior.
Rob V | Jun 22, 2008 | Reply
Very Cool – I just found the site and loved looking at the pics – esp as you have before and now. Please continue to add more.
There used to be a restaurant on Clearlake and Dirksen Pkwy (before Hardees) that my parents would take us for birthday celebrations – would love pics of that as well as the old Shahanes Raceway.
Keep up the great job!
RK | Jul 5, 2008 | Reply
How about the Vachel Lindsay Bridge or other Lake Springfield locations. Lakeside powerplant or Spaulding Dam. Old coal mines on the west side of town. Fiat-Allis, the old grain elevator by Bunn on Stevenson. The old Friendly Chevrolet.
TH | Jul 14, 2008 | Reply
I hope this site will stay active. As an expatriate of central Illinois, this site is a salve for my homesick blues, and keeps me apprised of the changes in Springfield. I was back in June and enjoyed a turn around town. With the fair getting started it would be nice to see some old and new pics of the fairgrounds.
Paul H | Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
There are no plans to shut down the site, but updates may be a bit more infrequent while I’m working on Volume One of the book version (which will hopefully be ready by Christmas).
Russ | Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Russ-
Love the site, your work is very impressive. Look forward to purchasing the book.
Any chance of getting some from the state fairgrounds?
Looking forward to seeing new shots….
Scott
Scott | Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Will the book be available locally or nationally?
Paul H. | Aug 13, 2008 | Reply
Both. It will also be available for ordering online.
Russ | Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
Cool. I will be looking forward to it.
Paul H | Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
Great site!
I was wondering if you had any pictures of the old Town and Country shopping center on South MacArthur, or any out around the lake?
Also, if you knew of any theater that had ocean murals with King Triton and a blue whale? in Springfield…
Thank you!
John K | Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
do you have photos of the Bunn-Sankey house, 1001 south Sixth Street. I would very much like to see them if you do.
bruce beeman | Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
Hi, would love to see more on the North End of Springfield, i.e., Sangamon Ave, N. Grand Ave., Fairgrounds, etc. I had a Mr. Volkmann as a teacher in Jr. High at Tri-City, did Carl ever teach there or his family?
Sandy | Oct 17, 2008 | Reply
I lived in Springfield from 1970 to 1974, but patents and their families grew up there, I have been doing research on my family and am looking for a photo of the Mecca Tavern. It was run by my grandfather and I have been told that it was open from the repeal of prohibition until the late 60’s
Marty | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
John K, regarding your question about the theater that had ocean murals with King Triton and a blue whale, could it have been the Pantheon on N. Grand? I think it was near the intersection of 8th and N. Grand. Just a guess.
Scott | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply
I would like more pics of downtown in the fifties and sixties. Also interested in old Spfld. grocery stores. Do you have and pics of Millers Market on W. Jefferson, Tollys Market at Jefferson & Walnut, Union Market On Mason & Rutledge, Lortons Grocery, there were so many neighborhood markets. Also old school photos.
Don | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply
fiat allis
Anonymous | Oct 23, 2008 | Reply
Iam a Springfield native and have retired to Florida. In 1957 while going to college I worked at Southwest Airport as a line boy for the Brandis Brothers (Bob and John) In June of that year Iwas in the shop area (the brick building with the old control tower) Chuck Vaughn the flight instructer said the weather was looking bad in the West and we should close the big hanger which was full of airplanes. We made it to the hanger and could only close 2 of the five doors when we saw the Tornado coming at us. Looking in the hanger the roof left and all the airplanes wereup against the girders and then fell down. We were not hurt and the airport had one plane which was flyable a Piper Tripacer whigh was on a trip.
Raymond J. Quick | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
how about anything????? no new pics in 7 months!?!?!?!?! What’s up with that
Dave | Dec 19, 2008 | Reply
i lived in springfield from 1947 – 1976. i lived on west reynolds. across from douglas school. i was in the first class to go to grant jr high and i graduated from springfield high in 1966. i have been trying to remember names of the grocery stores that were in diffrent corners in my area. the only one i cant remember is the one on the corner of west carpenter and rutledge. it was catty corner from metzgers druge store. i hope you can help me thank you carol evans
carol evans | Dec 27, 2008 | Reply
The place was called Babe and Jims. Jim Miller ran it and my grandparents owned it. Is the one you are thinking of?
kim | Dec 27, 2008 | Reply
To RK – The name of the restuarant on clear lake and (by pass 66) now called dirksen (before Hardees) was Babe and Jims. Our home was one of the three across from the speedway. Those homes were my grandparents, my uncle’s and ours. When my grandparents ran the place (prior to Babe and Jim Miller) it was called Maple Corners. That land belonged to the Johnstone’s. Thanks for asking about it. It makes me sad to think my front yard is now a parking lot, ah yes progress.
kim | Dec 28, 2008 | Reply
I have vague memories of being with my parents in the basement of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, as they played Bingo back in the 1940’s. The Church was located on the North East Corner of 7th and Monroe where a Municipal Parking Ramp now stands. If memory serves me correctly, it was on this site that the original Cathedral Boy’s High School started prior to their move to 8th and Converse. As everyone knows, Cathedral became Griffin High School about 1959-60. Does anyone have an old photo of Saint Mary’s? Thanks.
Jack | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply
Love this site the old photos are awsome.
Would like to see some pix of (The island at Macarthur/South Grand) the Tom Thumb grocery, the barbre shop etc.
Thanks
Keep up the great work!
Brian Young | Jan 8, 2009 | Reply
This sight is wonderful and brings back so many memories. Would you happen to have anything on the old Memorial Pool at 9th and Converse across from Sangamo Electric? Many happy summers spent there. Thanks and keep up the good work
Marcia Ramsey – mramsey680@aol.com
Marcia Ramsey | Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
I worked out there when Gelder Lockwood owned it and instructor was a State Trooper named Norm Halliday…he told that hangar story all the time. Great place..lots of fun..it is now Westchester Subdivision whatever phase they are in.
Marcia Ramsey | Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
My grandparents owned a home on Lawrence Street directly across the street from the Theature and next to the church. I have been looking for years for a picture of that house. The address was 100 E Lawrence Street. I am also looking for a picture of the Ideal Drug Store on the corner of Spring and Cook and Hay Edwards Grade School on Lawnrence from the 60-70’s era.
I love your website by the way – lots of memories here.
Terri Spann | Jan 25, 2009 | Reply
Sandy’s resturant…anyone remember it from the 1970’s? It was where the Hardees on west Jefferson is now. I was very young but remember going there with my older sister and hanging out.
shelley | Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
Yo Russ, how about some pics of the Reisch Brewery then and SIU now? I know someone who could hook you up with pics of the brewery…
Casey | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
I remember Sandy’s! Wasn’t there one on…. seems like Peoria Road or 9th? I remember it was like a fast food restaurant like Hardees…
Giuseppe | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Hello Russ,
I add my praise and appreciation for your very professional website that brings back many memories. I second the request for some inside shots of The Orpheum as well as a then and now set for the old Sacred Heart Academy. I was shocked to see on Google Earth what it looks like now compared to how beautiful that site once was. Perhaps someday I could send you some interior shots of The Leland if you are interested in having them.
Jim Bolinger | Mar 8, 2009 | Reply
My great aunt and uncle owned a small grocery store that was at Carpenter and Rutledge. I think it was called Howard’s. Do you have any information on that?
Janet | Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
I’ve lived here over 80 years and this is really a memory lane treat. So many changes, we used to direct people by landmarks. Now they are no longer there. I have a note book of pictures I started when you first came on to share with people who don’t have a computer, but somehow I got away from it but I expect to be on line more often. Keep up your fine work, so people can know what Springfield looked like years ago
Heidi | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
I would like to see pic’s of Palmer and Bunn School’s. I attended them many years ago and they have since been torn down. Most people have never heard of them.
Love the web site!
Debi S.
Debi | Apr 16, 2009 | Reply
Would love to see pictures of railroad related buildings: Union Station, C&A Depot, freight houses, etc. Also very interested in various Springfield industries. Thanks.
Todd | May 17, 2009 | Reply
Old pics of Springfield High would be nice.
Lynn Horrighs-Hatcher | May 21, 2009 | Reply
I am putting together a video/slide show for my parents’ 60th anniversary and am desperate to find a picture of Sikking’s Co – the appliance store. My dad worked there while going to college and bought my mom’s engagement ring with the money he earned there. I can’t even find an ADDRESS. I remember the sign – can anybody help? Russ? The big day is June 12, 2009 (any pix of Maid-Rite? – they went there on casual dates. Sure miss those steamed buns!)
Thanks for an amazing site. Wow!
Linda Roggli | May 23, 2009 | Reply
Looking for early photgraphs of Monroe north side at the railroad tracks west towards second.
Thank you and have a great day. Rick
Rick Lawrence | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
Does anyone have any information on the old sales barn at 11th and Ridgely. I think it burned down in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s.
Carl Arnold | Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
To RK & Kim
Babe & Jim were my aunt & uncle. I learned to ride a bicycle on the hill behind the restuarant.I can remember a large portrait of my aunt Babe hanging in the place. I also recall going to the races across the street.
They also ran another establishment down the street. The Park View Club. My mother managed that for them and we lived up stairs from the place, as did they at Babe & Jims.
We moved to California in the early sixties when I was a young child, and I have lost track of all of my relatives from back then.
Great site. If anyone has any pictures or memorobilia of either place it would be great to see.You can contact me at popeyecon@budweiser.com
Please use “Springfield” as the subject.
Marty Poteet | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
Fantastic site — just discovered it today (7/13/09). What I’d love to see: South MacArthur would be great. I know lots of people have asked for T&C Shopping Center (& for me, especially Hobby House Toyland and The Record Room; but also Goldblatts and Kresge’s and Walgreens and Fannie May and Labonte’s). And I’d REALLY love to see photos south of the shopping center. Like, before MacArthur Park apartments was built, when it was Spencer’s Nursery. And even down further on MacArthur, when I was a kid, Mom got her groceries at Tolly’s Market (N.E. corner of MacArthur & Maple). Then, swing on around the old curve and catch Gundy’s Market, the Harness House, Gillituck’s Mobile, West Grand Grade School… I’ll stop now ’cause I’m probably making you dizzy. That’s my old stomping ground. We never thought to take pictures back then — that’s just the way things looked and we figured things would stay that way forever. Oh well…
Mary B | Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
Ive been asking everyone I know about the 5& dime on north grand. It was in the area of Sams Pizza and the Lincoln Library. I would love to see that store again! Lots of good memories!
Debi | Jul 16, 2009 | Reply
A friend used to live in that building on the
SE corner of 7th and Capital, but I can’t remember what it looked like.
Bill | Aug 8, 2009 | Reply
The Bel Arms Hotel between 4th and 5th on Monroe.
I lived there for a short time in the early 70s and met a few interesting characters there.
Bill | Aug 8, 2009 | Reply
… The Mill Restaurant – 15th & Matheny
… Avenue Food Mart – MacArthur & So Grand
… Stevie’s Latin Village – No. 9th St
… Pasoni’s Restaurant & Bar at The Lake
… The Lake Club – Night CLub
… Toddle House
… Jackie Robinson Hamburgers
… The Den Chili Parlor
KC Schneider | Sep 19, 2009 | Reply
… Pixie Pantry
… Stock Car Racetrack
… Zesto’s
… Dew Chili Parlor
… Georgian Restaurant
… Southtown Grill
… Norb Andy’s
… Pantheon Theater – No. Grand
… Cardinals AAA Ball Park
KC Schneider | Sep 19, 2009 | Reply
I would like to see all along North Grand!
great site you have here. Hours of fun!
Chris Bruce | Sep 24, 2009 | Reply
I sure like this site. I lived in or near Springfield from 1946 until my retirement in 1993. One of my fond memories was working at Southwest Airport as a line boy. I was trying to close the big hanger doors when the tornado hit and blew the top off. It must have been in 1955 or 1856. Brandis brothers (John and Bob ran the airport and the property was owned by Gelder Lockwood who maintained an office there.
Ray Quick | Oct 8, 2009 | Reply
I was wondering if there are any pictures of the area known as “Cabbage Patch” and/or Fiat Allis, south 11th street through Fox Bridge road. I am very curious about this area; having just moved into it about 2 years ago. My neighbor tells me she has lived on our street her entire life; she’s in her 70s. I am very interested in finding any info. Thank you!
Matt Hobrock | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of a hair salon named “Frills” or Ceramics by Frills. Both of these were my uncle’s businesses, and I would really like to see if any knowledge, history or photos are available. Thanks! – Matt Hobrock
Matt Hobrock | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
looking for pictures of the ICY Root Beer stand on Rutledge and North Grand… I worked there through High School
John | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
My mother worked at the old Springfield drive-in every summer in the late 50’s-early 60’s. That’s where i spent my summers. Are there ant pictures available of that area? Dirksen & So. Grand, including auto row and the old Knight’s Recreation on So. Grand where Shop & Save is now.
Dave Houston | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
I am part of a group working with Trinity Lutheran School’s 150th Anniversary to be celebrated in 2010. We are looking for historical photos of Trinity Church, school buildings, anything to be used in a pictoral retrospective that we are planning to have on display to the public. Any advice you could give us would be greatly appreciated as well!
Thanks! Diane Williams
Diane Williams | Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
how about pics from the old pool and reservoir that was located around the lanhphier area. that would be very interesting to see. great site by the way.
randy feril | Nov 20, 2009 | Reply
I would love to see pics of the 6th Street area between the old Heritage House, the Fiat-Allis area up to the Bel Aire (before it became what it is). This area has changed dramatically in the last 20-30 years.
Also how about a section dedicated to all the schools in the city. That would defintely be a trip down memory lane for a lot of us!
Awesome website Russ, keep up the work!
Seth
Seth Dunas | Nov 26, 2009 | Reply
(I posted this on the FB site too – if you saw it there, just ignore. Thanks for creating these sites.)
Love the photo of the Esquire and wonder if you have about photos of all the downtown movie theaters. I see a photo of The Lincoln (right? Next to the YWCA) every time I see the SHS 1974 yearbook cover, but I’d love to see the others.
And, while I’m at it – how about the 100’s of small grocery/butchers all over town. I recall four within a five block radius in my neighborhood alone. They each had their own personality and specialty. Mrs. So-and-So hands out lollipops and carries Butternut Bread. Mr. So and So is a grump but he’s the best butcher.
Jo Howarth Noonan | Nov 29, 2009 | Reply
Love the page! Thank you for the memories.
I would like to see a street shot of Conn’s Cafeteria. Not sure what street it was on, I seem to recall it being Capitol or Monroe…? 70s….
ric major | Nov 29, 2009 | Reply
To clarify, a pic of the Senate/Conn’s block from to 60s- 70s, 500 Monroe, before the sign was replaced by an awning….
Thanks!
ric major | Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
Does anyone remember the name of the ice skating rink that was on south Fifth Street right by where the old drive-in was? It is driving me crazy? Thanks!
Linda Harris | Dec 21, 2009 | Reply
Who attended SHS in the 60’s and didn’t spend time at that Sandy’s? There was also one downtown just south of the 1st National bank on 5th Street.It’s now called Sammy’s Sports Bar & Grill.
Bill Thompson | Dec 24, 2009 | Reply
Bunn Elementary School.
There seems to be nothing on the entire internet about Bunn. Kind of surprising, as it would seem to be a historical school, built around 1900. I realize its gone now but I did spend 6 years there.
M FitzPatrick | Dec 26, 2009 | Reply
Would love to see something on Fishman’s Sporting Goods when they were downtown. I recall getting a basketball there when I was a kid in the 60’s, and the proprietor (Joe Fishman?) found one WAY up on a shelf over tons of other miscellaneous sporting goods of every type. Somehow he got it down for me. Your site has rekindled all sorts of memories long forgotten of my days growing up in Springfield.
Tom | Dec 27, 2009 | Reply
The “old” Springfield High School which was on,I think, West Adams between Washington and Adams. It was torn down in the 50’s and a new IRS was built. Also, MoonLight Gardens skating rink on corner of Wabash and Chatham Road.
Dick Binetsch | Dec 30, 2009 | Reply
In 73 and 74, I use to work at The Platter record and stereo store. I once saw a picture here with The Platter. Many people must remember Charlie Salvo yelling, “Hey CARLA!!!,” over the store loudspeaker. Carla Salvo’s head and eyes would always drop, and her face would turn red. I loved them. Is that picture gone, or is it coming back? Thanks! Meredith Rhule
Meredith Rhule | Dec 31, 2009 | Reply
I would love to see a picture of Lanphier park from 1974 or 1975. I love your website.
Ronald | Jan 3, 2010 | Reply
How about Land of Lincoln Bank, Watt Bros. Pharmacy, Springfield Drive In (off Dirksen Parkway), Cozy Dog Drive In, Maid Rite, or just about anything located along historic Route 66. Your 2010 calendar is great, I got it for Christmas. Keep up the good work.
Josh | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
I grew up in the northend during the mid 50’s to early 70s. Would love to have pics of Fairview School and that area. All the homes were new when I was growing up and the neighborhoods were great. My mother was in charge of swimming lessons for the Red Cross for many years at Memorial Pool. Would love pics of that too! Sadly I know the north end isn’t what it used to be but it has great memories for me.
Jan | Jan 15, 2010 | Reply
Any chance you could find a photo of Roberts Brothers (pre- and post- 70s) by the old state capital?
mike roberts | Mar 5, 2010 | Reply
Funny you should ask, Mike. I just picked out a few old Roberts Bros. photos yesterday at the Sangamon Valley Collection. As soon as they’re scanned, I’ll post them here.
Russ | Mar 5, 2010 | Reply