TAHS August News & Website Updates
PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS Green River Ordnance – Submitted by Gene Swanson: https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/GreenRiverOrdnancePlant?authuser=0&feat=directlink Tampico High School Alumni Reunion https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/THSAlumniReunion2014?authuser=0&feat=directlink Reagan Birthplace Clock/Plate Auction This “one of a kind” plate/clock is being offered by “Silent Auction” with October 31, 2014 being the last day to place a bid. Proceeds from the Auction will be used for the upkeep of the Tampico...
Read MoreSS Leopoldville?
Hello, The Tampico Area Historical Society is compiling information from descendants of soldiers and/or possible survivors of the SS Leopoldville Troop ship that was sunk by a German U 486 on December 24, 1944. We are interested in communicating with anyone that meets that criteria, but have a special interest in the Dronenberg family. T/Sgt. Donald P Dronenberg, son of Ralph & Nellie [nee: Brady), was one of the servicemen lost at sea. He was a ‘local boy’ from the Tampico, IL area. I am contacting anyone with the surname of Dronenberg (mostly in Princeton or Peoria, IL...
Read MoreTAHS Newsletter for April, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY CEMETERY WALK – May 27, 2013 If you are interested in having someone in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery or the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery represented for this year’s Memorial Day Cemetery Walk, please contact Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705/garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143/tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com ASAP. If you do not have any family member buried in either cemetery, please consider honoring one of our Veterans buried there. We can help you with a bio on the veteran if you like. REAGAN STATUE We are getting so close to our goal. If...
Read MoreTour of historic churches
Dear Folks: Please share the attached information with your members. Some of Davenport’s most historic churches are opening their doors to the public on May 19th. Five of these churches are more than 100 years old and retain much of their original beauty. We hope you can join us! I’ve attached a pdf version with and without photos. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. Marion Meginnis 624 W. 6th St. Davenport, IA 52803 marion_meginnis@msn.com 563-326-3290 Mark your calendar for the Hilltop Altar Crawl, Sunday, May 19th, 1-5PM. Some of Davenport’s most historic...
Read MoreTAHS Regular Meeting Reminder
Greetings; Reminder of the regular Historical Society meeting this coming Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 PM in the Museum.
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