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Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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Site of the former Forister School at 1801 County Rd 3520 E, Highland, IL 62249 (corner of Baumann and Waage). The old storm cellar is visible in the center of the photo, next to the propane tank. These concrete structures were fairly common for Madison County one room schoolhouses back in the day, and many (including this one) still exist. In January 1948 the school burned, and the same year the district was annexed to the Highland district.

Vintage Aerial photo from 1989 in Madison County, IL

1989

Madison County, IL

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3372 Giger Road. Just out of sight to the left is Giger School. The school operated until the 1949-50 school year, as enrollment dwindled. The prior year, only 10 students attended the school. In October 1954, local voters approved its sale, and it was sold at auction on December 18, 1954.

Vintage Aerial photo from 1984 in Madison County, IL

1984

Madison County, IL

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3372 Giger Road. Just out of sight to the left is Giger School. The school operated until the 1949-50 school year, as enrollment dwindled. The prior year, only 10 students attended the school. In October 1954, local voters approved its sale, and it was sold at auction on December 18, 1954.

Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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3372 Giger Road

Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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59 Kay Dr, Highland, IL 62249

Vintage Aerial photo from 1968 in Madison County, IL

1968

Madison County, IL

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2545 Motel Rd, Highland, IL 62249

Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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This is the former South Branch School in Godfrey Township. The school dates back to 1856, and it closed on January 29, 1960. Since the 1956-57 school year, South Branch had been the last of the Alton district one-room schoolhouses. It was sold at auction to Elmer Wells on June 23, 1962 for $4,200. The school was perched on a hill overlooking what is now U.S. 67. By 2009, the building was gone as construction began to wide the highway to 4 lanes.

Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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8821 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

Vintage Aerial photo from 1981 in Madison County, IL

1981

Madison County, IL

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8617 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

Vintage Aerial photo from 1968 in Madison County, IL

1968

Madison County, IL

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8502 Lageman Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035