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United Printers and Publishers Collection, 1907-1920, 1941-1967, 1980-1985
The United Printers and Publishers Collection contains publications and greeting card samples from P.F. Volland, organizational publications, calendar prints and calendars from Gerlach-Barklow, and employee photographs.
Joliet Area Historical Society Records, 1922, 1981-2002
The Joliet Area Historical Society Records collection contains materials relating to the history of the Joliet Area Historical Society The collection contains printed materials, photographs, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, exhibit records, newsletters and other records relating to the history of the Joliet Area Historical Society from 1981 through 2002.
Phoenix Horseshoe Collection, 1857, 1895-1971
The Phoenix Horseshoe Collection contains correspondence, agreements, blueprints, catalogs, publications, and photographs pertaining to the operation of the Phoenix Horse Shoe Co. The company, based out of New York and Chicago, operated a manufacturing plant in Joliet beginning in 1893.
Joliet Steel Companies Collection, 1910-1926, 1942, 1971, 1986, 2006
Joliet is known as the City of Steel and Stone, a slogan dating back to the 19th century. Rich deposits of limestone led to a thriving quarrying industry, and in the years that followed the Civil War, a huge iron and steel producing industry emerged in the city. The Joliet Steel Companies Collection contains correspondence, company publications, invoices, registration records, and photographs pertaining to the history of various steel and wire manufacturing companies in Joliet.
Joliet Theaters Collection, 1895-1931, 1940-1986, 2001
During the 1920’s families began to move from rural areas closer to major cities in response to a new ease in transportation and suburban development. Movie palaces, theaters, and performance art were gaining popularity across the States during this same time period. Joliet was home to several such theaters including the Grand Theatre, Orpheum Theater, Joliet Theatre, Mode Theatre, Piccolo Playhouse, the Princess Theatre, and most prominently Rubens Rialto Square Theatre. The Joliet Theatres Collection contains programs, publications, advertisements, blueprints, and photographs relating to the history of these theatres.
United Printers and Publishers Collection, 1907-1920, 1941-1967, 1980-1985
The United Printers and Publishers Collection contains publications and greeting card samples from P.F. Volland, organizational publications, calendar prints and calendars from Gerlach-Barklow, and employee photographs.
Joliet Area Historical Society Records, 1922, 1981-2002
The Joliet Area Historical Society Records collection contains materials relating to the history of the Joliet Area Historical Society The collection contains printed materials, photographs, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, exhibit records, newsletters and other records relating to the history of the Joliet Area Historical Society from 1981 through 2002.
Phoenix Horseshoe Collection, 1857, 1895-1971
The Phoenix Horseshoe Collection contains correspondence, agreements, blueprints, catalogs, publications, and photographs pertaining to the operation of the Phoenix Horse Shoe Co. The company, based out of New York and Chicago, operated a manufacturing plant in Joliet beginning in 1893.
Joliet Steel Companies Collection, 1910-1926, 1942, 1971, 1986, 2006
Joliet is known as the City of Steel and Stone, a slogan dating back to the 19th century. Rich deposits of limestone led to a thriving quarrying industry, and in the years that followed the Civil War, a huge iron and steel producing industry emerged in the city. The Joliet Steel Companies Collection contains correspondence, company publications, invoices, registration records, and photographs pertaining to the history of various steel and wire manufacturing companies in Joliet.
Joliet Theaters Collection, 1895-1931, 1940-1986, 2001
During the 1920’s families began to move from rural areas closer to major cities in response to a new ease in transportation and suburban development. Movie palaces, theaters, and performance art were gaining popularity across the States during this same time period. Joliet was home to several such theaters including the Grand Theatre, Orpheum Theater, Joliet Theatre, Mode Theatre, Piccolo Playhouse, the Princess Theatre, and most prominently Rubens Rialto Square Theatre. The Joliet Theatres Collection contains programs, publications, advertisements, blueprints, and photographs relating to the history of these theatres.
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