Noticing Foundations
April 26, 2000
While walking in the open cellar during a recent visit to the Eastland demolition site, I noticed different sections in the foundation. This picture shows a part of the original foundation of the first mill built on Main Street in 1912. |
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This post card from Peter's collection showing the Corinna Manufacturing Company is postmarked 1928. Click on this picture to view a larger copy. |
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Most of the front foundation wall is relatively new and made entirely of concrete. However, as we reached this point, across from the Simply Stuff building, I was surprised to see granite blocks embedded in the wall. Rick Leighton knew this was the original foundation for the Odd Fellows Hall. | |
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This post card from Peter's collection shows the Odd Fellows Hall in its original location on the foundation above. The building was constructed in 1907. There is no postmark on this card but I think the picture was taken around 1912. Click on this picture to view a larger copy. | |