More months of historic photos from the 1980 Tri-Cities Calendar
From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News More months of historic photos from the 1980 Tri-Cities Calendar This week, we’re presenting the rest of the […]
1980 Calendar gives glimpses of the Tri-Cities in their heyday
From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News 1980 Calendar gives glimpses of the Tri-Cities in their heyday The Webb City Area Genealogical Society has been […]
Working on the ‘Electric Line’
Jane Miller Trewin donated this photo of a streetcar headed for Lakeside Park. Note the wire sides and sun shades. Was it a summer car? From the 3rd floor of […]
Students went to school at Tower of Light from 1921 to 1951
Tower of Light School students, circa 1930s. From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News Students went to school at Tower of Light from 1921 to […]
Webb City High School was graced by Missouri’s 1926 outstanding teacher for 50 years
Martha, Margaret, Anna and Ella Helm, photograph taken in the early 1930s. Ella’s younger sister, Martha Helm, began her teaching career in Webb City in 1892. She taught in the […]
‘Treasure’ hunting in the archives
From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News ‘Treasure’ hunting in the archives Volunteers here at Webb City Area Genealogical Society have found a few interesting […]
Post office construction photographer also captured the spectacular Blake Theatre
Unseen today are the tons of red bricks that were used for the foundation of the Webb City post office. Although not the subject of the photo, this happens to […]
Long before Route 66, the Ozark Motor Tour makes a stop in Webb City
The Ozark Motor Tour of 1920 makes a stop in Webb City at the northwest corner of Webb and Joplin (Broadway) streets. From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public […]
Rosebank School: 1876-1960
Daisy Gregg Cavanaugh, circa 1910. The photograph belonged to Aretha Talley and was contributed by her granddaughter, Shari Ware. From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old […]
120 years ago, Lakeside Park was the place to celebrate the 4th of July
1905 Opening Day at Lakeside Park Bathhouse From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News 120 years ago, Lakeside Park was the place to celebrate the […]
