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  • Collection: Galesburg and the Surrounding Communities

A statue of Carl Sandburg in the town square of Galesburg Illinois

An old wooden chair in Knox College's Old Main is beautifully carved in memory to Abraham Lincoln. Its 19th-century craftsmanship is a tribute to Lincoln's legacy and the rich history of the city.

The Don Moffitt overpass is a recent addition to galesburg and was built in 2012 on main street and overlooks the hope cemetary. It was made to improve the traffic situation in the town since previously cars had to wait for trains to pass before…

A depiction of the young boy St. Crescent, made from wax and encased in an altar. The boy is laying down on his back, with his head cushioned and facing the viewer. He is clothed in a white, silky tunic and sandals. The original remains (bones) are…

A photo of the altar of Saint Crescent inside Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A statue of Mary holding Jesus (a pieta) is atop the altar along with candles and a gold crucifix. The underside of the altar consists of an ornately covered box. The wax…

A postcard from 1914 depicting Corpus Christi Catholic Church. It is built of red brick in a Victorian Gothic architectural style. A 150-foot spire makes up the foreground, with a cross at the top. Text in the top right corner reads "Corpus Christi…
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