Springfield Rewind » Adams

6th and Adams (1960)

Russ — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:09:52 +0000

621 E. Adams (1932)

Russ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:57:30 +0000

Adams Facing 4th (1974)

Russ — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:46 +0000

Illinois Building (1930)

Russ — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:22:02 +0000

When it opened in 1931, it was known as the CIPS building.

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Public Square – South (ca. 1950)

Russ — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:02:12 +0000

6th and Adams (1956)

Russ — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:12:47 +0000

Mouse over the ‘56 photo to see the view from 2009.

You’ll notice in the back that the bank building is quite a bit larger than it was in 1956. Check out this Rewind page to see the expansion in progress.

http://www.springfieldrewind.com/first-national-bank-1973

People’s Hot Water, Heating and Electric (1902)

Russ — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:51:11 +0000

People’s Hot Water, Heating and Electric Co. was the forerunner to CILCO. Currently, the building is the home to The Sangamo Club.

400 Block of East Adams (1962)

Russ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:11 +0000

This photo was taken in July of 1962. Roll your mouse over the old photo to see what this street looks like today.

6th and Adams (1965)

Russ — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:41:59 +0000

First National Bank (1973)

Russ — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:51:44 +0000

First National Bank (now US Bank) – 5th and Adams