Places From My Past 6
Continuing my series..... PLACES FROM MY PAST.
remember being at the counter with Dad as he was conducting business
the beautiful Edgar County Courthouse; again, I remember being with Dad as he was conducting business
ate here with Dad and Uncle Ike at least a couple times
countless $1-$2 movies on these screens (originally only 1 screen); one of my fondest memories: seeing Evita with Dad and Mom
the American Legion out north by Rural King (across from the fairgrounds); played church softball league on the fields behind this meeting hall
on the square, Index/Moeller/Cricket: one of the coolest "general merchandise" stores around; they had fish aquariums at the back of the store, as well as their toyland that you had to step-down a level to get to; loved looking at the Christmas merchandise during the holiday season
As mentioned before here on MattChat, Paris IL was our family's #1 go-to as I was growing up.
Groceries (Kroger, Bridwell's)
Shopping (K-Mart, Pool's, Rural King)
Business (Don Ruff, ASCS, Country Companies)
Medical (Dr. Sunkel, Dr. Phipps)
I've posted before about a couple of Paris spots:
Here are some other Paris locations I recall:
countless visits to the Farm Bureau, as both Dad and Mom were heavily involved; I remember hanging out in the basement as meetings were taking place elsewhere
There are more (hospital, Childrens Home, Uncle Ike's multiple apartments) but I'll stop there.
Out for now.......
Matt
