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Opportunity Doesn’t Knock… it Rings the Doorbell
I can honestly say that I never once in my life pictured an afternoon spent researching the history of the doorbell. But, it’s still cold
The Belleville Library: Part II
Last week, we introduced you to the connection between the Romeisers and the Belleville Public Library. Missed the first post? Check it out here! And
The Belleville Library: Part I
Located on E. Washington Street, the Belleville Library was constructed in 1916 by way of a $45,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation. Over the course
“Belleville, Illinois, Illustrated”
Published by the Reid-Fitch Publishing Company in St. Louis in 1905, the ‘Belleville Illinois Illustrated’ book is a fantastic depiction of Victorian life in Belleville.
Music Room Facelift!
Because Pinterest is really French for “You Can’t Sit Still,” I am constantly taunted by exquisite home decor pins. When I stumbled upon one of
If Walls Could Talk…
Earlier this week Husband found our first artifact of any real note! In the walls of the 3rd floor, we’ve found things like a pair
Help Wanted!
Wow…! Talk about being woefully behind on my posting schedule. Life has been absolutely crazy! My last post was about the Belleville Luminary Walk and
3rd Annual Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk
On Saturday, December 9th, from 5-9pm, the historic brick streets of Abend and Garfield in Belleville, Illinois, will be lit with hundreds of luminaries as
Bringing the Stairs to Life
Prepare yourselves for about 7,000 pictures of our staircase… We are REALLY thrilled with how it turned out and I find myself just standing and
Afternoon Bathroom DIY
When I woke up this morning did I think… “huh, maybe I’ll paint the tub today.”? YOU BET I DID! All week I’ve been planning
3rd Floor Dreamin’
Today I’m going to introduce you to the third floor… the part of the house that has been virtually untouched over the years. We don’t
Meet Emma Romeiser Pannes
The second child born to Peter and Elise, Emma Romeiser was born in 1880 and was likely the darling of the family. She was brought
