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The ornate building that served as a boarding house for student scholars called Uncle Tom's Cabin burned downed in 1879, only 3 years after it was built. It was a great loss as Thomas Judd “Uncle Tom” had no insurance. However, he then built a new…

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Handwritten on the back:

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Boarding Place for Sugar Grove High School Students

1884-?


The ornate building that served as a boarding house for student scholars called Uncle Tom's Cabin burned downed in 1879, only 3 years…

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Handwritten on the back:

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Built in 1878 after fire destroyed first Uncle Tom's Cabin.


The ornate building that served as a boarding house for student scholars called Uncle Tom's Cabin burned downed in 1879, only 3 years after it was…

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Located on Prairie Road east of the Creek. Pastor Henry Smith.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil celebrates long-storied history – Shaw Local.pdf
In a story about the Sugar Grove Corn Boil in 2017, The Kane Country Chronicle noted:

"In 1985, Ted McCannon and volunteers were able to build Volunteer Pavilion in Volunteer Park. This also resulted from the community working together, as…

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In a story about the Sugar Grove Corn Boil in 2017, The Kane Country Chronicle noted:

"In 1985, Ted McCannon and volunteers were able to build Volunteer Pavilion in Volunteer Park. This also resulted from the community working together, as donated…

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Photos courtesy of:

Fred Neiser,
Insurance Broker
PO Box 662, Sugar Grove, Illinois

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Main Street, Sugar Grove, Looking South.

Keck's Store with the brick building can be seen on the west side (right side) and Miller's Store (Ice Cream Parlor and Pool Hall) and early Post Office can be seen on the east side (left hand side) of the…

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Miller's Store (Ice Cream Parlor and Pool Hall) and early Post Office can be seen on the right hand side of the street.
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