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Harlem Road , Near Argyle Illinois

This was part of a 236-acre farm owned by the Shallenberger family, which became part of Rock Cut State Park. The farm was long and narrow; about 1/4 mile wide and 1.5 miles long on both sides of Harlem Road. The distinctive silo is shown in John Drury's book "This is Winnebago County", printed in 1956. Interstate 90 was built along the east edge of the property.

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