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 […]
When you know better, do better
Dave Says When you know better, do better Dear Dave, I’ve made a lot of stupid money mistakes in the past. Even though I finally paid off six figures in […]
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 […]
Can you help match names to this group of Webb City businessmen?
From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Old News Can you help match names to this group of Webb City businessmen? We recently found a nice copy […]
May Aldridge’s photos document the love and pride she had for her hometown
Swimming at Lakeside Park Canoeing under Lakeside’s crowded swinging bridge A mill east of Lakeside Park We’ve struck out trying to identify this bridge The Aldridge home at 505 N. […]
Oronogo Methodists rebuilt after their first building was destroyed by a tornado
Construction of the first Methodist church building in Oronogo was completed in 1872. It was destroyed 11 years later in 1883. From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public […]
Kerry Sachetta’s persistence was key to finding his close relatives in Italy
Kerry Sachetta tells about his remarkable genealogy research Tuesday at the Webb City Area Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting at the Webb City Public Library. Bob Foos Kerry Sachetta’s persistence was […]
School photo identity challenge accepted
Some detective work determined this photo was likely taken of the second grade class of Eugene Field Elementary in Carthage in 1946. From the 3rd floor of the Webb City […]
