December 21,1944: Christmas Treats for the Children
Christmas “Treat” bags were popular as gifts for children in the 1930s and 1940s. On this day in 1944, just a few days before Christmas, treat bags were given to children at the State...
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April 27,1916: Elks Auditorium and Neil Hotel Fire
Early in the morning on this day in 1916, the Neil Hotel, located near the corner of Fifth and Liberty Streets, caught fire. The hotel and nearby businesses were quickly engulfed, including the Elks...
April 21,1930: State Theatre Opens
State Theatre opened on this day in 1930, at 447 North Liberty Street. The lot at the corner of Main and Fifth Street underwent many changes over the years. The Elks Auditorium was built...