Kendall County Historical Society P.O. Box Route 71 Yorkville, IL 60560

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1 Kendall County Historical Society P.O. Box Route 71 Yorkville, IL 60560

2 Many members neglected to pay their annual dues. Please remit your membership dues with the form below.

Kendall County Historical Society 2017 Fall Festival September 23 rd and 24 th 2017 Attractions Pony Rides, Petting Zoo (Saturday) Antique Tractors

Tractors, Steam Traction Engine) Blacksmith Demonstrations Crafters Mia Bella Natural Wax Candles Norwex Independent Sales Origami Owl Living

Knit and Crocheted Doll Cloths, 18 Dolls American Doll Wood Furniture, Bird Houses Doll Clothes, Boys and Girls Coats Lilla Rose Hair Jewelry and

Teddy Bears, Aprons, Bean Bags Serenity Soy Hand Made Candles Lula Roe Clothing Hand Made Creations Tutus, Head Bands, and more Vintage Sewing

3 Kendall County Historical Society 2017 Fall Festival September 23 rd and 24 th 2017 Attractions Pony Rides, Petting Zoo (Saturday) Antique Tractors Access to historical buildings, museums and artifacts Classic Car Show (Sunday) Antique Engines and Farm Equipment Demonstrations Hay Rides (Antique Tractors, Steam Traction Engine) Blacksmith Demonstrations Crafters Mia Bella Natural Wax Candles Norwex Independent Sales Origami Owl Living Lockets, Charms, Bracelets Hand Made Kitchen Items (Pot Holders, Dish Scrubbers, etc ) Chalk Painted Furniture Accent Hand Strung Jewelry Hand Sewn Knit and Crocheted Doll Cloths, 18 Dolls American Doll Wood Furniture, Bird Houses Doll Clothes, Boys and Girls Coats Lilla Rose Hair Jewelry and Accessories Hand Made Jewelry and Knit Crochet Hand Made Wood Signs and Home Accessories Décor Decorated Wine Bottles Crocheted Jewelry Hand Made Teddy Bears, Aprons, Bean Bags Serenity Soy Hand Made Candles Lula Roe Clothing Hand Made Creations Tutus, Head Bands, and more Vintage Sewing Machine Demonstrations Tastefully Simple Hand Made Flower Crowns and Jewelry Volunteers still needed to help with set up, clean up, kitchen, and opening historical buildings.

A slice of history The Corrigan Store Plattville, Illinois was settled by Daniel Platt in 1834. A few years later Mr.

Other business men did their part to carrying on the tradition of this busy distributing center, but no name in the history of the town is better known than that of William Corrigan. Mr.

4 A slice of history The Corrigan Store Plattville, Illinois was settled by Daniel Platt in A few years later Mr. Platt put in a stock of merchandise and Plattville became a firmly fixed commercial center for an extensive range of territory in this corner of the country. Other business men did their part to carrying on the tradition of this busy distributing center, but no name in the history of the town is better known than that of William Corrigan. Mr. William Corrigan was born in Kendall County on August 29, His parents, James and Bridget, died when William was about 8 years old. He was given a home by friends until he reached his teens. He then took up farming and worked for several farmers in the area until such time that he decided to make a change and secured a position in Plattville with a mercantile firm of LaForge and Peterson. Later, he became a partner in the business which then became known as LaForge and Corrigan. While we are not positive when the Corrigan Store building was originally built, it is estimated at about In 1910 Mr. William Corrigan established himself independently, in this building, as a merchandiser. This business later became known as Corrigan and Sons when William Corrigan s two sons, Lee (born Feb. 23, 1899) and Orlo J. (born May 15, 1901) joined their father in the business. The Corrigan Store carried a general merchandise line, including farm machinery and agricultural implements. Buggies and wagon blocked the streets of Plattville in those days. People came to town early and stayed late. A few years after opening, the character of the business changed when the Corrigan family introduced a store on wheels which covered the surrounding territory and took all kinds of groceries, assorted notions and dry good directory to the housewife s door. The Corrigan store also had a lean-to attached and was located to the right of the front doors. This area was used to store and sell petroleum products. Eventually the Corrigans began selling gasoline from a pump in front of the store. They were associated with the Sinclair Oil Company. Awards of merit from this company may be seen on display in the replica/restoration store at Lyon Farm. It is unofficially reported that many years after having established the Corrigan Store in this small building, another building was built next door to this one and Corrigan and Sons operated out of both; one being used for hardware products only. The store at Lyon Farm was built in The front of the store with the exception of the patio is from the original Corrigan Store. The rest of the building was built with new material. This was necessary because of the condition of the old building in Plattville, which was the model for our replica/restoration. The metal ceiling was installed by a local Kendall County contractor. The material is galvanized tin, similar to the ceiling of the original Corrigan Store.

What the heck is this Your KCHS Board Officers: President: George Lee Hohman First

Treasure: Cathy Jenkins Answer: Smoking Pipe Packer/Cleaner New Tool Board Members:

Lauterbach Craig Neff Janet Seego Jerry Thomas Bob Watts Contacting KCHS E-Mail:

Box 123 o 7935 Route 71 o Yorkville, IL 60560 Web Site: https://lyonfarmkchs.wordpress.

Association presented on the people behind the concept of the Lincoln Memory Highway,

stories about the early days of the highway.

5 What the heck is this Your KCHS Board Officers: President: George Lee Hohman First VP-Farm Manager: Jack Jenkins Second VP: Dan Lauterbach Secretary: Karen Hohman Treasure: Cathy Jenkins Answer: Smoking Pipe Packer/Cleaner New Tool Board Members: Jim Berkland Cindy and Mark Carrol Larry and Sandra Flickinger Ralph Flickinger Jane Lauterbach Craig Neff Janet Seego Jerry Thomas Bob Watts Contacting KCHS Phone: Address: o P.O. Box 123 o 7935 Route 71 o Yorkville, IL Web Site: Annual Meeting Presentation Key Shelton (left) from the Lincoln Memorial Highway Association presented on the people behind the concept of the Lincoln Memory Highway, the building of the highway, the path it takes through Illinois and some colorful stories about the early days of the highway. One such story was about some farmers you would dump water on the sections of the highway that were still dirt road and then charge travelers who got stuck in the resulting mud.

What is happening at the farm Things are planted and growing: Indian Corn Oats Sunflowers Pumpkins Volunteers Needed: Weekly ground

Station Habitat Upcoming events: Fall Festival (See included flyer) September 23 rd and 24 th 10am 4pm Children < 7: Free Children

00 Christmas on the Farm December 3 rd and 10 th 1pm 4pm Children < 2: Free Admission: $ 4.

migration from the US and Canada to California and Mexico. Monarchs winter in California and Mexico.

The need for host plants for energy sources for adults applies to all Monarchs and butterfly populations around the world.

influence Monarch population. In the last 20 years the Monarch butterfly population has declined by 90%.

6 What is happening at the farm Things are planted and growing: Indian Corn Oats Sunflowers Pumpkins Volunteers Needed: Weekly ground maintenance (mowing) on Saturday Museum is open Saturdays 9am 12pm Maintenance help to up keep buildings Establishing a Monarch Way Station Habitat Upcoming events: Fall Festival (See included flyer) September 23 rd and 24 th 10am 4pm Children < 7: Free Children 7 12: $ 3.00 Adults: $ 5.00 Halloween on the Farm: October 22 nd and 29 th 1pm 4pm Children < 2: Free Admission: $ 4.00 Christmas on the Farm December 3 rd and 10 th 1pm 4pm Children < 2: Free Admission: $ 4.00 Monarch Way Stations are places that provide resources for Monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration from the US and Canada to California and Mexico. Monarchs winter in California and Mexico. Without nectar from flowers the fall migratory Monarchs would not be able to make their long journey. The need for host plants for energy sources for adults applies to all Monarchs and butterfly populations around the world. Milkweeds and nectar sources are declining due to developments and the widespread use of herbicides in croplands, pastures, and roadsides. Because 90% of all milkweed, Monarch habitats occur within the agriculture landscape, farm practices have the potential to strongly influence Monarch population. In the last 20 years the Monarch butterfly population has declined by 90%. In human population terms that is equivalent to losing every living human in the US except those living in Florida and Ohio. Last fall, at Lyon Farm, 1 ½ acres of land was tilled and planted for Monarchs. Natural prairie plant seed was planted including; common and swamp milkweed, asters, golden rod, bergamot and cone flowers. Advisor: Ken Mozingo Master Naturalist Program KCHS is applying for certification

Establishment of Additional Monarch Butterfly Host Plants at the Sand Hill Lakes Mitigation Bank

Establishment of Additional Monarch Butterfly Host Plants at the Sand Hill Lakes Mitigation Bank David Clayton Environmental Scientist III David.Clayton@nwfwater.com Northwest Florida Water Management