Brick&Maple History
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Daughters
Imagine the twinkle in a Father’s eye as he gazes upon his sweet children. Picture the care and devotion that went into nurturing tiny loves,
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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
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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
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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
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“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.
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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
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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
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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
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No really– Is the Brick and Maple Haunted?
The Legend of the Romeisers: Part 2 Last week we introduced you to Roland Romeiser and his untimely, heartbreaking death at the age of 17